Event Brief
F-16 intercepts civilian plane in restricted airspace
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: An F-16 intercepted a civilian plane that violated a VIP temporary flight restriction over Hagerstown, Maryland.
WHO: North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
WHAT: An F-16 intercepted and monitored a civilian plane after it entered restricted airspace.
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
WHERE: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
WHY: The plane violated a VIP Temporary Flight Restriction (FAA no-fly zone) in the region.
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