The carrier aircraft, VMS Eve, landed safely.

There was initial conjecture from some industry experts that the new rocket engine was at fault, but this was quickly disproved when the craft's engine and propellant tanks were recovered intact; indicating there was no explosion due to either the solid (nylon-based) or liquid (nitrous oxide) components of the hybrid engine.

A preliminary investigation and cockpit video subsequently indicated that the feathering system,

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