A400M tragedy for Turkish-bound transporter

An Airbus A400M aircraft due to join the Turkish Air Force has crashed in Spain killing four crew members and seriously injuring two others.
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The accident happened near Sevilla Airport early this afternoon local time.
Airbus Defence and Space confirmed in a statement that the aircraft with the serial number MSN023, was making the first production flight and had departed from Sevilla Airport at 12:45 pm local time.
Airbus said it was “devastated” to confirm that. All crew members are Airbus Defence and Space employees of Spanish nationality. “Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic accident and we are providing all our care and support,” the company said.
An Airbus Group go-team of technical advisors is being dispatched to provide full assistance to the official committee in charge of the investigation.
MSN023 was foreseen to be the third aircraft to be delivered to the Turkish customer. The formal delivery was scheduled for June 2015.