Third AW609 tiltrotor prototype resumes testing following fatal crash [feedly]

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Third AW609 tiltrotor prototype resumes testing following fatal crash
// Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

After a six month hiatus, ground tests have resumed on the third prototype (A/C3) of the AgustaWestland AW609 tiltrotor. The aircraft recently underwent restrained ground testing with all engines and systems online after testing was suspended following a fatal air crash on October 30, 2015, which cost the lives of two test pilots.

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