Several Aircraft Bust Florida TFR

Mark Phelps

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 11:22 PM ET

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Multiple pilots recently breached a Presidential Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over Florida while President Obama was vacationing.
Aircraft involved included a Lancair 320, a Robinson R44 helicopter, and a Cessna 152, which was intercepted by F-16 fighters.
The FAA is investigating these incidents, and the pilots involved are likely to face suspensions of their certificates.

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Florida’s east coast is prime flying country, especially this time of year. But apparently several pilots were not checking for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) recently. The FAA is investigating multiple breaches of a Presidential TFR over the Sunshine State while President Obama was vacationing over the holiday weekend.

Aircraft that busted the restricted airspace include a Lancair 320, a Robinson R44 helicopter and a Cessna 152, which was intercepted by F-16 fighters on Saturday morning and directed to land at Witham Field in Stuart, Florida.