[AdA$tra]

The S model of the venerable U-2 is highlight by its ability to carry a wide variety of intellegence payloads in a modular configuration. Until now they had enjoyed a long stretch of flights without mishap.

[pepsionice]

If I recall correctly...if you add up all the U-2 crashes...almost all occurred within five minutes of take-off. There are so few...and it is considered one of the safest planes in the world to fly in terms of performance.