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Ten CT-114 Tutor jets flown by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerobatic team are expected to return to their home base in Moose Jaw from the U.S. today.

The team had been temporarily grounded by the Royal Canadian Air Force after a crash of one of its Snowbirds aircraft in Georgia.

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The crash happened on Oct. 13. Snowbird pilot Capt. Kevin Domon-Grenier was forced to eject from his aircraft shortly before the team’s performance in Atlanta, the team stated. Domon-Grenier sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution following the ejection. The Tutor jet crashed into a farmer’s field and there were no injuries on the ground.

The investigation into the crash has advanced enough that the Royal Canadian Air Force says it is confident the CT-114 Tutors parked at Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Georgia can be safely flown home to 15 Wing Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan. Another operational risk assessment will be conducted prior to resuming regular aerobatic training flights, according to the Canadian Forces.