Indeed, the aircraft’s accident-plagued record includes six fatalities since 2007 and two crashes this year. Given that Futenma is located in a densely-populated urban area that includes more than 100 schools, hospitals, and shops, critics contend that the Osprey would endanger the lives of thousands of island residents.
然而出于对安全的担忧，这些计划加剧了在冲绳持续了几十年的反美抗议。的确，自2007年以来飞机出事故的记录包括了6起死亡事故及今年的2场坠机事件。考虑到普天间位于人口稠密的市区——该地区有100多个学校、医院和商店，批评家们断言“鱼鹰”计划会危及到岛上成千上万居民的生命。