Initial flight testing explores the characteristics of the airplane as it is initially configured. At this point, the designers have done their best to create a machine that is safe to fly, meets all ...

A business jet crashed northeast of Lansing during a post-maintenance stall test on Oct. 16, killing all three people aboard. The regular flight crew, not experienced test pilots, were conducting the ...

BATH TWP., Mich. (WILX) - An experienced test pilot did not conduct the stall test flight that led to a deadly plane crash in Bath Township last month, according to a preliminary report from the ...