Two flying cars suffered a mid-air collision in China, according to reports. One of the vehicles caught on fire during landing. One person was injured in the crash, according to a CNN report, citing a company employee who remained anonymous.
The electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles were sold by Xpeng AeroHT and were taking part in rehearsals for the Changchun Air Show which was to commence on Sept. 19.
The two vehicles were undertaking a formation flying operation when they collided due to lack of space.
The vehicle that burst into flames sustained fuselage damage, according to company statements to CNN. Video footage showed a fire truck extinguishing the blaze.
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September 17, 2025Xpeng AeroHT reported that all personnel at the crash site were safe and that the "local authorities have completed on-site emergency measures in an orderly manner."
AdvertisementThe company said that the exact cause of the accident was under investigation.
According to the BBC, the firm is planning to retail the vehicles for the price of $300,000 each. A subsidiary of Xpeng, the company reported having received 3,000 orders for its vehicles since January.
Established in 2013, AeroHT completed its first manned flight of their flying car prototype in 2018.
The eVTOL flying car model was first unveiled to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2024.
After setting up what it called the "world's first flying car manufacturing bases in October 2024, the firm had its flying care undertake the first global public manned flight in November 2024.
AdvertisementThe company also set up flying camps for these vehicles and set up 70 locations, according to reports with a target to set up more than 200 locations.
Flights are currently open to suburbs, scenic spots and camps with plans to expand to inter-city transport and beyond.
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