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Cessna Citation aircraft intercepted by F-16 and NORAD fighters near Washington, Virginia

In the United States, F-16 and NORAD fighter jets were raised to intercept a Cessna Citation aircraft that crashed near Washington, Virginia.

Writes about it CNN with reference to sources.

It is noted that it is not yet clear whether the plane violated restricted airspace near Washington, or there was an emergency on board, but the official added that the F-16s did not shoot down the plane, and that it is typical for the Federal Aviation Administration to call fighter jets if someone commits dangerous flight.

According to the US Continental North American Aerospace Defense Command, the pilot of the crashed civilian aircraft did not respond when the F-16 fighters attempted to make contact.

The F-16 fighters were «permitted to travel at supersonic speeds.”

In addition, the F-16s used flares «in an attempt to get the pilot’s attention.”

As a result, a civilian Cessna 560 Citation V aircraft was intercepted by NORAD fighters and crashed.

Four people were on board the plane, sources familiar with the investigation said.

On Sunday evening, the Virginia State Police said the search was still ongoing.

2023-06-05 00:47:00
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