Ameristar Jet Charter pilots attempting to takeoff March 8 from the Willow Run Airport in Michigan were not able to lift the nose of the aircraft at the 152-kt. takeoff speed, due to a jammed right elevator.
Two turboprops are the leading candidates, but at least nine other aircraft could vie for a capability assessment this summer. Here is a look at some of the possibilities.
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