Military aircraft carrying four Marines bursts into flames, hard-lands in North Carolina: reports

On October 8, a MV-22B Osprey aircraft from the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina caught fire and made an emergency landing during training exercises, resulting in one of the four Marines aboard suffering burns. The incident occurred near the Bladen Lakes State Forest. White Lake Fire Chief Dale Brennan reported that all crew members were accounted for; however, one marine required immediate medical treatment at a nearby clinic while the others returned to base unharmed. Emergency response teams from both civilian and military organizations responded swiftly to assist on site. The Marine Corps had earlier warned personnel and visitors about increased activity in the French Creek area between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., advising them to avoid the region if possible.