F-16 uses "headbutt maneuver" to intercept plane near Mar-a-Lago
Summary
A NORAD F-16 intercepted a civilian plane that entered restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday. The jet used a standard “headbutt maneuver” to get the pilot’s attention; the pilot then followed instructions and left the restricted area safely.Key Facts
- NORAD said the interception happened at about 12:20 p.m. ET.
- The F-16 flew closely in front of the civilian plane to gain the pilot’s attention.
- The plane had entered a Temporary Flight Restriction over the area.
- The pilot communicated with the military jet and steered the plane out of restricted airspace in compliance with instructions.
- NORAD said federal authorities could meet the pilot after landing and take enforcement action.
- Trump was in West Palm Beach to vote in Florida’s midterm election and later traveled to Georgia for a campaign rally.
- NORAD reported similar interceptions near Trump campaign rallies in Clemson, South Carolina, and Cincinnati, Ohio, earlier in the month.
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