Fighter jets intercept small plane that breached restricted airspace near Chicago
CHICAGO (BNO NEWS) -- Two fighter jets and a helicopter responded to a small plane which violated a temporary flight restricted area near Chicago on Sunday, authorities said. The aircraft safely landed and was met by authorities.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said two F-15 fighter jets and a Dolphine helicopter were sent to intercept a Cessna 152 aircraft near Chicago at 7.55 p.m. MDT. The agency said the aircraft had violated a temporary flight restricted area.
"The aircraft landed at Lewis University Airfield where it was met by local authorities," the agency said in a statement.
President Barack Obama is currently staying in Chicago for the Memorial Day weekend, but it was not immediately clear if the temporary flight restrictions were in place because of Obama's visit.
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