- by foxnews
- 21 Sep 2026
NORAD dispensed flares during the intercept to get the pilot's attention and was able to safely escort the aircraft out of the area, the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) said in a release.
"Should NORAD aircraft intercept a general aviation aircraft, the pilot should immediately come up on frequency 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around to reverse course until receiving additional instructions on one of those frequencies," the release said.
"Make sure to check NOTAMs before takeoff to ensure you have current information about TFRs in your area. Stay Safe, Fly Informed!"
A plane was last intercepted over Camp David in June when Trump was staying there. That pilot was also safely escorted away.
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