The Sikorsky S-97 Raider made hard landing on a test flight yesterday morning. Second prototype of S-97, with X2 coaxial rotor technology, was landed hard for an unknown reason during hovering tests.
Authorities did not comment on damage to the helicopter, they reported that the reasons for the incident are investigating.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)
