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F-16s Scramble As Private Plane Violates D.C. Airspace

Two F-16 fighter jets briefly took to the skies over Washington on Friday after a small passenger aircraft violated the capital’s airspace restrictions, according to military officials.

A portion of the White House grounds was briefly evacuated during the incident.

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  • If this is a sign of the Pilots ability, to correctly navigate a course, the FAA needs to reexamine the pilot. Hopefully, they will have their privledges suspended or removed. Just think of the cost, and the disruption they caused.
    At what point did the FAA recognize this potential threat, this is the real story.
    thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion. Harry T. Rensel

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