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XQ-58A Valkyrie damaged upon landing after third flight test at Yuma Proving Ground

The XQ-58A Valkyrie sustained damage upon landing after its third flight test on October 9, 2019 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The Air Force Research Laboratory classified it as a mishap. The drone returned to flight testing in January 2020 after repairs and successfully completed its fourth flight.

Occurred 2019-10-09 · XQ-58A Valkyrie at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida · Kratos Defense & Security Solutions · Eglin Air Force Base, Florida · Drones

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  1. USAF's XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone Damaged After Third Flight Test · https://www.realcleardefense.com/2019/10/11/usaf039s_xq-58a_valkyrie_drone_damaged_after_third_flight_test_310285.html
  2. Air Force's Limits-Pushing Valkyrie Drone Takes Flight Again After Mishap · https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/01/29/air-forces-limits-pushing-valkyrie-drone-takes-flight-again-after-mishap.html

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What happened in XQ-58A Valkyrie damaged upon landing after third flight test at Yuma Proving Ground?
The XQ-58A Valkyrie sustained damage upon landing after its third flight test on October 9, 2019 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. The Air Force Research Laboratory classified it as a mishap. The drone returned to flight testing in January 2020 after repairs and successfully completed its fourth flight.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on October 9, 2019 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in XQ-58A Valkyrie damaged upon landing after third flight test at Yuma Proving Ground?
XQ-58A Valkyrie by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
Has anyone responded to XQ-58A Valkyrie damaged upon landing after third flight test at Yuma Proving Ground?
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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