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Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Airlander 10 Impacts Terrain During Second Test Flight

Company Describes The Incident As A 'Heavy Landing'

The supersized hybrid airship Airlander 10 has suffered a mishap on its second test flight, according to the company.

In a statement posted on its website, Hybrid Air Vehicles said that the aircraft undertook its second test flight Wednesday and flew for 100 minutes, completing all the planned tasks before returning to Cardington to land.

The Airlander experienced a heavy landing and the front of the flight deck has sustained some damage which is currently being assessed, according to the statement. Both pilots and the ground crew are safe and well, and the aircraft is secured and stable at its normal mooring location.

Hybrid Air Vehicles says it runs a robust set of procedures for flight test activities and investigation of issues. "We will be running through these in the days ahead as we continue the development of the Airlander aircraft. Further updates will follow in due course," the company said.

(Source: Hybrid Air Vehicles news release. Image from YouTube video)

FMI: www.hybridairvehicles.com

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