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Jake Wagner | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Also known as | Flash |
| Died | 3072 |
| Affiliation | Irian BattleMechs Unlimited |
| Profile | |
| Profession | Test Pilot |
Jake Wagner was a test pilot for Irian BattleMechs Unlimited in the Seabass project.[1]
History[edit]
The first test run started out well, with Jake "Flash" Wagner piloting the vehicle underwater. After rising to the surface, he was able to get airborne after a kilometer of taxiing on the surface. Once aloft, the craft flew well but not spectacularly. Following a few minutes of flight, Wagner landed on the water and submerged the craft again while moving at fifteen knots. He reported some control issues and was never heard from again. Divers retrieved his body and the vehicle data recorder from the wreckage. Irian promised a complete investigation of the incident, but the project died here.[1] Afterwards, this death and a highly publicized lawsuit against Irian Technologies by the pilot's widow coupled with the disappointing results of the tests leading up to the fatal incident led to Irian canceling the project.[2]