NASA-LLIS-1253
Lessons Learned - Inadvertent activation of a flight termination system (FTS) during an Air Force Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) mission.
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| Organization: | NASA |
| Publication Date: | 29 March 1999 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 2 |
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Description of Driving Event:
During a cross-range flight test mission of the Global Hawk (UAV) from Edwards AFB, CA through the adjacent range operated by NAWC-WD, China Lake, CA, the nominal vehicle inadvertently received the arm and destruct commands from an uninvolved range. Flight vehicle No. 2 was lost as a result. The vehicle crashed without fire (all fuel was expelled from the wingtips) within the restricted area of R2515 with no injuries to personnel or other property.
Document History
NASA-LLIS-1253
March 29, 1999
Lessons Learned - Inadvertent activation of a flight termination system (FTS) during an Air Force Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) mission.
Description of Driving Event:
During a cross-range flight test mission of the Global Hawk (UAV) from Edwards AFB, CA through the adjacent range operated by NAWC-WD, China Lake, CA, the nominal...
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