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Air Force forced to write off brand new $115million gunship after pilot accidentally flew it UPSIDE DOWN during a test mission

Pilots were testing on brand new AC-130J gunship when they lost control
During 'sideslip' maneuver the aircraft fell 5,000ft before turning over
Pilot managed to get plane back under control with no injuries to the crew
However, the aircraft had to be destroyed after violating 'stress limits'

Source.
Air Force writes off $115m gunship after pilot flies it UPSIDE DOWN | Daily Mail Online
 
Air Force forced to write off brand new $115million gunship after pilot accidentally flew it UPSIDE DOWN during a test mission

Pilots were testing on brand new AC-130J gunship when they lost control
During 'sideslip' maneuver the aircraft fell 5,000ft before turning over
Pilot managed to get plane back under control with no injuries to the crew
However, the aircraft had to be destroyed after violating 'stress limits'

Source.
Air Force writes off $115m gunship after pilot flies it UPSIDE DOWN | Daily Mail Online
Rolling a AC-130J? :o::o::o::o:


Please please let there be video........
 
It was a test flight of a new AC-130 variant, and the pilots probably saved 5 years off the testing.

Did you know, prior a few decades, a pilot could retract the landing gear while on the ground?
 

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