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Air Force Grounds C-27J Fleet, Cites ‘Aircraft Flight Control Problem’

Monday, July 16th, 2012

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The Air Force said Friday it suspended C-27J flight operations pending the outcome of an investigation into “aircraft flight control problem.” The story was first reported by Defense News. Air Force spokesman Jennifer Cassidy said in a statement Friday the aircraft flight control problem took place in a July 3 training sortie. Cassidy said C-27Js are temporarily grounded as a precautionary measure while the service and the C-27J industry team investigate the incident. “The program office is working with the…

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