In a setback for the development of electric propulsion systems for general aviation aircraft, one of the few all-electric airplanes in the world crashed in Hungary last week, killing its two occupants.
Two People Killed in First Crash of Electric Airplane
Key Takeaways:
- An all-electric Magnus eFusion prototype aircraft crashed in Hungary, killing its two occupants, marking a setback for electric propulsion in general aviation.
- Witnesses reported the aircraft caught fire before crashing, raising early concerns that its lithium-ion batteries may have been the cause.
- The prototype was testing a Siemens electric motor and high-density lithium-ion battery modules.
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