FlightFollower(ATC audio) FAA investigating low-flying plane nearly hitting runway at private Texas airport
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On 24 June 2026, a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter (registration N705DN) performed an extremely low pass over Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center in Texas during a pre-delivery test flight. Radar's data indicated the aircraft descended to approximately runway level, with video showing its right wing passing only feet above the ground during a steep bank. The aircraft was owned by Jetran and was being prepared for delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo, but it was not yet operated by Qatar Airways.
Timeline
On 24 June 2026, a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter (registration N705DN) performed an extremely low pass over Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center in Texas during a pre-delivery test flight.
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Development of the situation
Radar's data indicated the aircraft descended to approximately runway level, with video showing its right wing passing only feet above the ground during a steep bank.
2.
Response or continuation
The aircraft was owned by Jetran and was being prepared for delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo, but it was not yet operated by Qatar Airways.
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
The incident drew widespread criticism from aviation experts, and the FAA later opened an investigation
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Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 24 Jun 2026
- Registration
- N705DN
- Aircraft
- B777
- Reconstruction
- 5:24
The incident drew widespread criticism from aviation experts, and the FAA later opened an investigation
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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