Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, on Wednesday crashed at its Cardington Airfield base in Bedfordshire, England after attempting its second test flight.。
The 302-foot long, uniquely shaped plane officially named the Martha Gwyn is more commonly known as "The Flying Bum" due to its interesting bulbous aesthetic resembling a...well, you know.。
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reports that spokesperson for the ship's makers, Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), said, "We're debriefing following the second test flight this morning. All crew are safe and well and there are no injuries." The aircraft reportedly sustained damage to its cockpit during the nosedive. 。
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If the blimp-helicopter-airplane hybrid manages to successfully take flight, it's expected to be able to stay airborne for about five days. 。
The helium-filled airship briefly flew for the first time on Aug. 17 over an airfield in central England.。
HAV hopes that by 2021 it will be building 10 Airlanders a year. 。The Associated Press contributed reporting.。