Meet the C-17 Globemaster III, the US warplane that went into a spin while trying to land in MS

The model, deployed in 1993 by the USAF, is capable of transporting armored vehicles weighing up to 69 tons and more than 100 paratroopers. This aircraft model has also been used to bring deported US citizens to Brazil.

The last aircraft, which took off on Sunday (10), managed to land on the second attempt. There is no information about what motivated the go-around.

Manufactured by Boeing, the C-17 Globemaster III is 53 meters long, 16.79 meters high, and can take off with up to 265 tons. The aircraft's design allows for landings on short runways and inaccessible locations.

The C-17 is considered one of the U.S. Air Force's most versatile cargo aircraft. It performs tactical missions, airdrops, and transports patients in medical evacuations. Its primary function is to quickly deliver troops and equipment to areas near conflict zones.

The United States Air Force currently operates 223 C-17 aircraft. They are used by various military commands, including Air Mobility, the Reserve, the National Guard, and the Training Command.