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A type of uncontrolled divergent oscillations in an aircraft's structure, typically encountered at excessively-high speeds or if the airframe's stiffness has been reduced by previous damage. Flutter is extremely dangerous, and can rapidly cause an aircraft to break apart in flight; it has caused many fatal accidents over the years.

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