Air Force grounds B-1 bombers due to safety concerns

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https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/8/air-force-grounds-b-1-bombers-due-safety-concerns-/

The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-1B Lancer bombers due to safety concerns, military officials said Friday, putting out of service a key part of U.S. long-range bombing capabilities that had recently taken part in air strikes in Syria.

In a statement Friday, the Air Force said it issued the order Thursday following an incident in Texas.

“During the safety investigation process following an emergency landing of a B-1B in Midland, Texas, an issue with ejection seat components was discovered that necessitated the stand-down. As issues are resolved aircraft will return to flight,” Air Force Global Strike Command said in a statement.

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Confirms the earlier article that the crew tried to eject.

So what would cause a crew to try to eject but they were still able to land safely.  Did they jump the gun on ejection or were they just lucky.   Only thing i heard was some kind of engine problem as the cause.