North American Aerospace Defense Command fighter jets intercepted more than 10 general aviation aircraft that entered temporary restricted airspace over New Jersey, deploying flares to warn the pilots off, according to Fox News.
The violations occurred over Bedminster and East Rutherford, both of which were under temporary flight restrictions, Fox News reported. NORAD routinely enforces no-fly zones around high-profile events and locations, scrambling F-16 fighters to intercept aircraft that stray into protected airspace without authorization.
Fox News did not detail the specific reason for the restrictions in place or the outcome for the pilots involved. Repeated intrusions into temporary flight-restriction zones have drawn concern from aviation safety officials, who warn that unauthorized flights into such areas can trigger military intercepts with serious safety risks for everyone involved.
— Compiled from reporting by Fox News.