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NORAD Authorizes F-16 Fighter Aircraft to Intercept Private Plane Flying Unusual Path Over Washington, D.C.

By News Masher on June 4, 2023
NORAD Authorizes F-16 Fighter Aircraft to Intercept Private Plane Flying Unusual Path Over Washington, D.C.Image courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

This article discusses an incident in which a private plane flew an unexpected path over the Washington, D.C. region, prompting NORAD to send F-16 fighter jets to intercept the plane. The pilots determined the pilot was incapacitated, and the plane eventually crashed in Montebello, Virginia. NORAD is currently investigating the incident and working to ensure the safety of the airspace in the region.

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