The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) responded Friday after a private aircraft violated a temporary flight restriction over Lake Tahoe, where President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are vacationing.
, the aircraft entered restricted airspace around 7:50 a.m. Two NORAD F-16 fighter jets, along with a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 helicopter responded.NORAD officials said the fighter aircraft dispensed flares to gain attention from the pilot, which may have been visible to the public. Officials said the flares burn out quickly and stressed that there is no danger to people on the ground.
"Flares were employed with the highest regard for safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground," the agencyThe Bidens are in the midst of a week-long vacation to the West Coast, much of it being spent in Lake Tahoe. On Monday, the first familyAccording to the FAA, the temporary flight restriction over Lake Tahoe remains in effect through at least 4:45 p.m. Pacific on Saturday.
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