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Navy report casts doubt on Sea Dragon's reliability
http://hamptonroads.com/2014/10/navy-report-casts-doubt-sea-dragons-reliability
An MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 maneuvers in position during a training mission May 21, 2013.
Navy report casts doubt on Sea Dragon's reliability
By Mike Hixenbaugh
The Virginian-Pilot
© October 19, 2014
NORFOLK
A month ago, when the Navy released one of its investigations into a crash that killed three sailors, an official said the service remained "absolutely confident" in the safety of the Sea Dragon, its oldest helicopter.
An internal Navy review of the crash suggests otherwise.
The confidential safety investigation report, obtained by The Virginian-Pilot, says a full risk analysis is needed to ensure the aging MH-53E Sea Dragon fleet is safe to fly for another decade.
The report is also critical of the three-star command responsible for developing, equipping and maintaining all Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, including the Sea Dragon.
