Low-flying aircraft reported in Merced County is part of a study

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A low-flying craft was being reported crossed Merced County - the sheriff's bureau says it is portion of a sound abatement study.

According to region officials, the Castle Airport is completing FAA-required sound investigating for a Boeing 777 aircraft. They accidental the investigating is portion of its certification process and volition assistance show dependable levels successful the surrounding area.

The region says the investigating flights volition proceed done March 15.

All formation operations are afloat compliant with FAA regulations and some the FAA and Merced County are intimately overseeing the flights.