Test Pilot Survives Flying Car Crash

Pia Bergqvist

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 06:51 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The AeroMobil 3.0 flying car prototype crashed during a test flight, with its inventor sustaining minor injuries after deploying a parachute.
The company views the incident as a normal part of prototype testing and intends to continue development despite the significant damage.
This event underscores the historical difficulties and ongoing challenges faced by companies attempting to develop viable flying cars.

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The AeroMobil 3.0 prototype developed in Slovakia crashed on a test flight on Friday. The pilot and inventor of the flying car, Štefan Klein, suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash and was able to exit the cabin by his own strength, according to the _Prague Post. _

The vehicle reportedly entered a spin from which Klein could not recover. He deployed a parachute at an altitude of approximately 900 feet, according to a statement from AeroMobil.