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Sen. Inhofe Safe After Forced Landing in Oklahoma

Sen. Jim Inhofe was flying his Harmon Rocket during last weekend's incident. U.S. Senate
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Key Takeaways:

  • U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, 81, was unharmed after his plane ran off the runway following a forced landing in Ketchum, Oklahoma.
  • Inhofe told the FAA he veered off the runway to avoid a deer, though initial reports suggested severe weather for the unscheduled landing.
  • The FAA is investigating the incident, which follows a previous aviation incident in 2010 where Inhofe landed on a closed runway and required remedial training.
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A plane flown by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe ran off the runway after making a forced landing Sunday night in Ketchum, Oklahoma.

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