Solar Impulse 2 once made history by circling the globe on sunlight alone, proving solar aviation was possible. But the revolutionary aircraft’s story has now taken a dramatic turn, ending not in triumph, but at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Scroll down for pics and more.

Irony strikes! Solar Impulse 2, the plane that flew around the world on sunlight crashes after electrical failure | In Pics

A strange-looking jet coated in over 17,000 solar panels gave the world a glimpse of the future of flight in 2016. Having the wingspan of a Boeing 747 but the weight of an SUV, it circumnavigated the Earth without consuming a drop of fuel. Solar Impulse 2, created by Bertrand Piccard and Bertrand Borschberg, showcased the potential of renewable energy.

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Irony strikes! Solar Impulse 2, the plane that flew around the world on sunlight crashes after electrical failure | In Pics

Solar Impulse 2: This sun-powered plane may never need to land