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F-16’s Escort Aircraft To Centennial Airport
Two F-16 fighter aircraft under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a civilian aircraft that was out of radio communications today at approximately 5 p.m. MDT. The plane is a private aircraft from the Cleveland area. (www.kktv.com) עוד...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Don't believe anything that you see/hear on mainstream news.
This news report indicates departure as Chicago. Can the press get the details correct? Further there is no indication that this was an IFR or VFR flight. I would have to assume that it was an IFR flight due to length of flight only. There is no information on type of airplane.
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/225560/346/F-16s-scramble-to-escort-civilian-plane-into-Centennial
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/225560/346/F-16s-scramble-to-escort-civilian-plane-into-Centennial
I believe this is the flight - http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N3GS/history/20111020/2030Z/KMDW/KAPA
Well, I guess everybody is gunshy after the 737/Cirrus deal down South.
Training exercise for the F-16's.
Latest: Looks like the FBI is saying controller error according to AP:
"The aircraft landed at Centennial Airport without incident. The pilot was met by local authorities for questioning after landing.
FBI spokesman Dave Joly says the incident has been deemed a miscommunication because the pilot was not provided the proper frequency to use after leaving the Chicago airport. "
"The aircraft landed at Centennial Airport without incident. The pilot was met by local authorities for questioning after landing.
FBI spokesman Dave Joly says the incident has been deemed a miscommunication because the pilot was not provided the proper frequency to use after leaving the Chicago airport. "
So lost com procedures are now followed with F16 escorts? Guess I missed that section in the FARs. Pilots are trained and have very clear guidance on what to do when they are unable to communicate with ATC. Unless I'm missing something or those pilots SQUAWKED the wrong transponder code, I'm not sure what value having 2 F16 fighter aircraft escort a private aircraft with NO GUNS or MISSLES proves.