US Army grounds entire fleet of Chinook helicopters after engine fires
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On Location: August 30, 2022
The United States Army said Tuesday it has grounded its entire fleet of Chinook cargo helicopters after fuel leaks caused a "small number" of engine fires.
The Army has identified the cause of the leaks among an "isolated number" of Boeing H-47 Chinooks and is working to resolve the issue, according to Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith.
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"While no deaths or injuries occurred, the Army temporarily grounded the H-47 fleet out of an abundance of caution, until those corrective actions are complete," Smith said in a statement Tuesday. "The safety of our Soldiers is the Army’s top priority, and we will ensure our aircraft remain safe and airworthy."
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