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Helicopter Crash Kills Two Bell Test Pilots

Two test pilots were killed in the crash of a 525 Relentless on Wednesday. Bell Helicopter
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Key Takeaways:

  • Two Bell Helicopter employees were killed when their new 525 Relentless turbine twin helicopter crashed during a flight test in rural Texas.
  • The Bell 525 Relentless is the company's largest civil helicopter, featuring fly-by-wire technology, and had its first flight last year.
  • The crash, which caused no other injuries, is currently under investigation by the FAA and NTSB, with Bell Helicopter cooperating with authorities.
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Two Bell Helicopter employees were killed Wednesday during a flight test in rural Texas near the company’s XworX facility in Arlington.

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