US military aircraft crashes in NT during training

MV-22B Osprey
The Osprey aircraft was taking part in a training exercise off the Northern Territory coast. -AAP Image

A United States military aircraft believed to be carrying 23 personnel has crashed off the Northern Territory coast during a training exercise.

The Osprey aircraft crashed in the Tiwi Islands on Sunday morning.

The Department of Defence and NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services have been contacted for comment.