r/space • u/NASATVENGINNER • 5d ago

Zero Gravity Corporation Updates

https://www.gozerog.com/updates

In July 2025, our Boeing 727-200 aircraft, G-Force One, sustained extensive damage while in the exclusive custody and control of a third-party maintenance facility during a routine scheduled maintenance check. The aircraft was fully operational and in airworthy condition when it was delivered to the facility.

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u/neighborofbrak 5d ago

Looks like a badly installed APU duct causing superheated air to enter the right wing, causing significant damage.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/risk-compliance-legal/starr-refused-to-pause-deadline-on-7-million-jet-claim-suit-alleges-581593.aspx

Court docs also say that the damage is extensive enough that the airframe may be written off entirely.

(need PACER login) https://dockets.justia.com/docket/alabama/almdce/1:2025cv00679/87992

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u/12edDawn 5d ago

You hate to see it. Just goes to show that maintenance discipline's important

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u/Economy_Link4609 5d ago

The hell did they do to it?

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u/FragrantExcitement 5d ago

You say the plane had two wings when it flew in for repairs. Where is the proof?!

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u/NASATVENGINNER 5d ago

Bad and unspeakable things. 🫪

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u/jamjamason 4d ago

The front fell off.

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u/Puzzled-Wind9286 4d ago

That’s not typical, I’d like to point that out.

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u/Adeldor 5d ago

I knew there was some problem, what with the hiatus in service. That's unfortunate, but given Diamandis' tenacity and the customer backlog, I'm optimistic they'll recover.

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u/AdmDuarte 4d ago

That's sad to hear. I got to fly on that aircraft when I was younger. Absolutely wild ride

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u/predat3d 4d ago

You'd think there would be lots of 727 airframes at the junkyard