That giant blimp we’ve told you about in England crashed during its 2nd flight earlier today, reportedly after a cable struck a telegraph poll. Yes it’s 2016 and we’re still talking about blimps and the telegraph:
Airlander 10, the world's largest aircraft, crashes into telegraph pole on test flight https://t.co/1u7qRl5xnz
— Telegraph Breaking News (@TelegraphNews) August 24, 2016
Although the telegraph-poll part of the story is in dispute:
Damage on landing of #Airlander not caused by hitting telegraph pole, @AirVehicles say https://t.co/ijRxvHTEFw
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 24, 2016
Thankfully everyone is safe and the company is investigating the incident:
We're debriefing following the second test flight this morning. All crew are safe and well and there are no injuries.
— Hybrid Air Vehicles (@AirVehicles) August 24, 2016
Airlander sustained damage on landing during today's flight. No damage was sustained mid-air or as a result of a telegraph pole as reported.
— Hybrid Air Vehicles (@AirVehicles) August 24, 2016
Airlander has issued a statement that can be found here: https://t.co/QwygrX65eF
— Hybrid Air Vehicles (@AirVehicles) August 24, 2016
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Come on, guys — stop being mean. This is a photo of a blimp, not what you’re thinking!
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