Passengers on Air Force One Frightened After Close Encounter with Unknown Aircraft

[Ez2cDave]

Tight regulation of Drones may be coming soon, thanks to idiots like this flying them in the approach path of airports and military bases . . .

Passengers on Air Force One Frightened After Close Encounter with Unknown Aircraft

https://redrightpatriot.com/passengers-on-air-force-one-frightened-after-close-encounter-with-unknown-aircraft

By Paul Duke August 17, 2020

Air Force One is without a doubt the most well-protected aircraft on planet earth, so it can be little unnerving when we hear stories about its possible vulnerabilities.

Yet, here we are, recounting a scary moment as the President was returning to Washington over the weekend.

Reports are emerging describing a potential near miss with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) while the C-32A that President Trump was flying on was making its final approach into Andrews Air Force base on Sunday evening. POTUS was returning from Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster New Jersey when the reported near miss took place.
AFP’s Sebastian Smith reported on the incident shortly after disembarking the highly modified 757-200, stating:
“@realDonaldTrump just landed at Andrews on AF1. Shortly before, while descending, we flew right over a small object, remarkably close to the president’s plane. Resembled a drone though I’m no expert.”

Others reported on the incident as well.

Multiple people on AF1 saw what appeared to be a drone just below the plane as we were descending toward Joint Base Andrews.
We came very close to hitting it, per @SebastianAFP, who had a window seat. pic.twitter.com/WVbxT9ckG7
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) August 16, 2020

As personal drone technology continues to see an increase in accessibility due to a decrease in price, the FAA and other governing bodies have been working overtime to reduce the possibility of such risky situations.



Dave F.