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Boeing 777 freighter’s dangerous low pass over Texas prompts operator clarifications

A Boeing 777-200LR freighter undergoing conversion drew attention after performing an extremely low pass over Horseshoe Bay, Texas, captured on video near the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center runway. Mammoth Freighters issued clarifications, after footage reignited concerns over low-altitude maneuver risk during approach operations.

Discovered 2026-06-25T00:27:46.200547-07:00 | 2026-06-25T00:27:46.200547-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The incident adds to the momentum of regulator scrutiny after viral low-altitude/near-runway video claims, including the FAA’s stated review of a prior Boeing 777 low-pass clip (see FAA to probe viral video of Boeing 777 low-pass narrowly clearing runway).
  • Even absent confirmed contact, the event spotlights operational risk in conversion/final-prep aircraft phases—when crews, configurations, and procedures may be in transition.
  • Clarifications by the freighter operator underscore the need for consistent safety/procedural interpretation when footage goes public, potentially affecting compliance expectations and future operational approvals.

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2026-06-25T00:27:46.200547-07:00
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2026-06-26T01:27:26.171299-07:00

26 June 2026 • Aviation24

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