Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea

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2026.05.14 02:18
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The experimental solar-powered plane Solar Impulse 2, known for its historic round-the-world trip in 2016, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on May 4, after taking off from Stennis, Mississippi on April 26. Owned by Skydweller Aero, the aircraft was converted into a drone for controlled ditching. The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. The flight was part of a US Navy exercise, showcasing the potential of solar-powered flight in military applications.