Shiezoli · Jul 22, 2026
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WATCH: A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey catches on fire at Mesa Gateway Airport, prompting an emergency response from local firefighting crews. Mesa Fire & Medical Department units rushed to the airfield around 6 p.m. on July 19 after reports of a fire originating in one of the aircraft's engines. Specialized Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting equipment was quickly deployed to the scene, where crews used advanced foam agents to smother the flames and bring the hazard under control. Officials confirmed that there were no injuries reported among the aircraft's crew or the responding firefighters. On July 20, Marine Corps spokesperson 1st Lt. Callin Duffy stated, "We can confirm that an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft belonging to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing experienced a ground mishap during a training exercise at Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona on July 19, 2026. Upon startup and while still on the ground, the aircraft’s right nacelle caught on fire. The pilots and aircrew conducted an emergency shutdown
