Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"I am requesting that you immediately issue a directive to ground all [Mitsubishi MU-2B-60] aircraft until a thorough and complete investigation into its air worthiness can be determined."

Source: That demand came in a letter from Congressman Tom Toncrado (R-CO) to the FAA, August 4th -- the day an Mu-2 went down after being cleared to approach at Centennial Airport. It was the second fatal Mu-2B-60 mishap at Centennial in less than nine months. Other members of Colorado's congressional delegation have also written FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, demanding the aircraft be grounded.

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