The largest aircraft in the world, Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10, which first flew last week, made a hard landing on its second test flight. The helium-filled structure had flown for more than 1.5 hours before it made a very steep approach into Cardington Airfield in Bedfordshire, U.K.
Airlander 10 Damaged on Its Second Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, made a hard, nose-first landing on its second test flight after a steep descent into Cardington Airfield.
- Despite damage to the flight deck, no injuries were reported to anyone on board or on the ground.
- The cause of the incident was not disclosed, and a separate power line strike by a mooring line was confirmed to be unrelated to the heavy landing.
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