Old Geek
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Four fatal, two serious injury, aircraft totally destroyed. First flight of the aircraft from the production facility.
http://aviationweek.com/defense/engine-fuel-system-focus-a400m-crash-probe
The A400M is a four turboprop heavy lifter built to replace the C130 in Europe. This is the first time in a long while that I can recall where a brand new big non-fighter/attack aircraft crashed on its first flight.
http://aviationweek.com/defense/engine-fuel-system-focus-a400m-crash-probe
The A400M is a four turboprop heavy lifter built to replace the C130 in Europe. This is the first time in a long while that I can recall where a brand new big non-fighter/attack aircraft crashed on its first flight.