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 both occupants, marking a setback for the development of electric propulsion systems in general aviation.
- Witnesses reported the plane caught fire before crashing, leading to early speculation that the lithium-ion batteries powering the Siemens electric motor might be the cause.
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