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Jun 18, 2011

Plane Enters Restricted Airspace Around D.C., Intercepted

A small plane was redirected to Annapolis this morning after entering restricted airspace around the city. At approximately 11:50 a.m. two U.S. Coast Guard helicopters intercepted the plane and diverted it, where the pilot met with local law enforcement, according to NORAD. A similar incident happened on Monday where another plane was allowed to continue on to its destination….

 
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