Overview

• The civilian plane breached temporary no-fly zones over Calgary and Kananaskis that have been in place since Saturday for the G7 summit.
• NORAD’s Canadian region scrambled CF-18 Hornet fighter jets on Sunday to intercept the intruding aircraft.
• Jets fired warning flares as a final warning measure, prompting the pilot to land safely under the plane’s own power.
• RCMP officers and security partners met the aircraft on the ground, with officials noting the diversion of resources from summit security and police work.
• Authorities from the Integrated Safety and Security Group and RCMP are investigating how the breach occurred and whether the pilot will face charges.