A plane crashed while flying over the US capital this Sunday. Washington DC., After several F-16 fighters chased the plane as the pilot did not respond to calls from the army.
According to the statement made by the US Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), The plane was stopped around 15:20. (local time) When the pilot did not react, it crashed near George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, 285 kilometers from the capital.
NORAD also stated that: fighters were allowed to travel at supersonic speeds, so residents could hear a loud noise. Soldiers also used flares to get the pilot’s attention.
DC’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management said it was “aware of reports of a strong ‘explosion’ from communities in the capital area this afternoon.” He stated that “there is no threat”.
Now, It’s unclear whether the plane breached Washington DC’s restricted airspace.or if there was an emergency on board, a US official told CNN television.
Authorities are searchingbecause as reported by the Virginia State Police to the channel cited above, there were four people in the vehicle.