US Army Grounds CH-47 Chinook Fleet Due to Engine Fire Risks

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The US Army has grounded its entire fleet of approximately 400 Boeing-made CH-47 Chinook helicopters following incidents of engine fires caused by defective O-rings. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Discovered 2022-08-30T14:27:17.298059-07:00 | 2022-08-30T14:27:17.298059-07:00

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The US Army has grounded its entire fleet of approximately 400 Boeing-made CH-47 Chinook helicopters following incidents of engine fires caused by defective O-rings. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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2022-08-30T14:27:17.298059-07:00
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