The uninitiated might ask "What's the big deal? They never even left the ground!" But those who are familiar with flight test (like most readers of this blog) all know that many of the ground tests are the most risky tests of all. The clip from the manufacturer has some good footage, and shows why few people volunteer for this kind of test.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/airlinereporter/2011/05/07/video-boeing-747-8-freighter-completes-ultimate-rejected-take-off/
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