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Civilian Aircraft Breaches Restricted Airspace Near President Biden's Delaware Home, Prompting Swift Response from US Fighter Jets

Breach from unidentified civilian aircraft near Biden's Delaware home resulted in no harm or changes to President's plans; the Secret Service, in cooperation with the FAA, is investigating the incident.

Overview

  • A civilian aircraft entered restricted airspace near President Biden's Delaware home on Saturday, prompting a swift response from U.S. fighter jets who intercepted the aircraft.
  • The aircraft was guided to land at a neighboring airport for further investigation by the Secret Service and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) deployed a fighter craft and a helicopter to intercept the aircraft; the jet deployed flares to signal the civilian craft.
  • The incident caused no disruption to President Biden's movements or plans, who was in Wilmington for the weekend and attended a church service at St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine Catholic Church after the incident.
  • The breach took place north of the President's residence in Wilmington, an area that had gained some notoriety after classified documents from Biden's time as a Vice President were found there earlier this year.