Air Force Grounds Hundreds of Utility Aircraft as it Investigates Faulty Tail Part

US Air Force Grounds Fleet of Planes Because Their Tails Could Fall Off Mid-Air

The Air Force has grounded hundreds of KC-135 refueling planes until they are inspected for a potentially faulty ...

‘Falling tail’ issue grounds entire fleet of US Air Force tankers

The US Air Force has ordered its fleet of KC-135 tankers to be inspected after a critical flaw was discovered

REPORT: US Air Force grounds entire fleet of planes for alarming reason

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USAF grounds KC-135 Stratotanker fleet over concerns their tails may fall off mid-flight

The U.S. Air Force has recently grounded its entire fleet of KC-135 tankers to fix a non-conforming part that, if not addressed, could cause the tail to fall off mid-flight.

Air Force Grounds Hundreds of Utility Aircraft as it Investigates Faulty Tail Part

Hundreds of the Air Force's workhorse aircraft are being grounded as the service investigates a faulty part which could potentially cause part of a plane's tail to fall off.

Air Force orders inspections of Offutt recon jets due to faulty tail pins

The Air Force has ordered inspections of a number of aircraft, including jets based at Offutt, after discovering faulty parts that could potentially cause the aircraft’s tail to fall off