Low-flying plane was checking navigational equipment, Festus Memorial Airport (KFES), Missouri

A large, low-flying, twin jet aircraft that caught the attention of lots of people in the Twin Cities on Monday afternoon was making a routine check of navigation equipment at the Festus Airport. 

One observer who stopped by the Leader Publications office in Festus saw the plane and said he feared a plane crash was imminent. 

Not to worry, said Steve Vogt, airport manager. Vogt said the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) does an airborne check of the equipment every couple of years. 

While the fly-by check was routine, it did prompt some questions. 

“We got a lot of calls,” Vogt said. 

– Peggy Scott

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