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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 an unscheduled landing in Ketchum, Oklahoma.
  • Initial reports attributed the forced landing to severe weather, but Inhofe informed the FAA he swerved to avoid a deer on the runway; the incident is currently under investigation.
  • This is the second FAA investigation for the experienced senator, who was previously required to undergo remedial training in 2010 for landing on a closed runway.
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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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