#General Atomics

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General Atomics’ CCA Drone Returns to Flight After Crash, Keeping Air Force Program on Track

General Atomics says its CCA drone has resumed flight testing about a month after an April crash, after safety reviews and software changes tied to an autopilot miscalculation.

Key Takeaways

General Atomics says its CCA test drone has resumed flight testing after an April 6 crash.
The company attributed the mishap to an autopilot miscalculation involving weight and center of gravity.

DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

General Atomics pauses YFQ-42A testing after CCA prototype crash in California

A General Atomics prototype for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program crashed after takeoff in California, prompting a temporary pause in YFQ-42A flight testing.

Key Takeaways

A General Atomics YFQ-42A prototype crashed after takeoff near Palmdale, California.
No injuries were reported and flight tests have been paused temporarily.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via breakingdefense.com