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Owner says viral Boeing 777 flyby at Texas airstrip was for marketing video as FAA investigates
By NBC Austin at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
A viral video showing a Boeing 777 cargo jet flying low over a Horseshoe Bay runway has triggered an FAA investigation. The aircraft's owner told KXAN the flyby was part of a marketing video but said the pilots flew lower than expected.
Key takeaway The aircraft's owner told KXAN the flyby was part of a marketing video but said the pilots flew lower than expected.
Why this matters in Barton Creek News
The FAA investigation into the low-flying Boeing 777 cargo jet at a Horseshoe Bay runway has implications for air traffic in the wider Austin area, including Barton Creek . As the region's population grows, so does air traffic, and incidents like this one raise questions about safety protocols and pilot training. The fact that the flyby was part of a marketing video suggests a level of recklessness that could have put people and property at risk. While Horseshoe Bay is not directly adjacent to Barton Creek, the two communities are connected by their proximity to Austin and the region's network of airfields and flight paths. The outcome of the FAA investigation will be closely watched by local residents and aviation enthusiasts, who will be looking for assurances that such incidents can be prevented in the future. The incident also highlights the need for clear guidelines and regulations on low-flying aircraft in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A viral video showing a Boeing 777 cargo jet flying low over a Horseshoe Bay runway has triggered an FAA investigation. The aircraft's owner told KXAN the flyby was part of a marketing video but said the pilots flew lower than expected.
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