Mystery Aircraft Sparks White House Alert

The HeraldMay 12, 2005

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FIGHTER jets were scrambled over Washington and authorities hurriedly evacuated the White House and the US Congress yesterday, when an unidentified plane accidentally roamed into restricted airspace, sparking fears of a 9/11-style attack.

The light private Cessna ignored calls from air traffic controllers and entered the restricted air zone around the capital, coming within three miles of the White House before turning away, authorities said.

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Mystery Aircraft Sparks White House Alert

Homeland Security Department officials said the officers had determined the air intrusi...

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