WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Military fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach Sunday after a civilian aircraft breached restricted airspace near Mar-a-Lago, sparking a wave of social media speculation.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command confirmed that F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted a general aviation plane that entered a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone around 1:15 p.m.
The interception comes after the October decision to impose a 24/7, year-round flight restriction around Mar-a-Lago.
Clearing Up the “Drone” Rumors
The incident gained immediate traction online after a video from a Delta Air Lines flight began circulating on social media. In the footage, a pilot is heard informing passengers of a “ground stop” due to a potential security breach, mentioning rumors of a drone near the airport…