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Video shows Boeing 777 making very low pass over Texas airfield

The FAA is probing a Boeing 777-200LR converted freighter that flew extremely low over the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. The aircraft, wearing Qatar Airways livery, was reportedly performing a pre-delivery test flight. Flight data indicates the plane was no more than 25 feet above the ground during the maneuver.

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Details emerged regarding the aircraft owner, the conversion company, and the purpose of the flight.

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  1. FAA Investigates Boeing 777 Low Pass at Texas Airfield

    The FAA is probing a Boeing 777-200LR converted freighter that flew extremely low over the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. The aircraft, wearing Qatar Airways livery, was reportedly performing a pre-delivery test flight. Flight data indicates the plane was no more than 25 feet above the ground during the maneuver.

    What's confirmed:

    • The FAA is investigating a low-altitude flypast by a Boeing 777-200LR freighter in Texas.
    • The incident occurred at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center.
    • The aircraft was a converted freighter with Qatar Airways livery.
    • FlightRadar24 data showed the plane was no more than 25 feet above the ground.
    • The maneuver took place during a pre-delivery test flight.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The low pass was intended for a marketing video.
    • The aircraft was owned by US lessor Jetran and converted by Mammoth Freighters.
    • A contract crew operated the aircraft.
    • The plane flew parallel to runway 17/35.
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