F-15's escort planes out of restricted airspace

NEW YORK

The first plane was intercepted over Long Island and was escorted to MacArthur Airport in Islip, where it landed without incident.

The plane was a Kitfox Aircraft, which is a homebuilt airplane.

The second plane was escorted out of the restricted area and allowed to fly along.

There doesn't appear to be any criminality in either incident.

NORAD said both pilots cooperated with their aircraft.

The F-15's were sent from Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield Massachusetts.

---
WAKE UP WITH EYEWITNESS NEWS! Click here to download the WABC Eyewitness News Alarm Clock app from iTunes. or search WABC or 7online in the app store.

Get Eyewitness News Delivered

Facebook | Twitter | Newsletters | Text Alerts

Copyright © 2024 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.