Aerial Pursuit in NYC?
Charles Johnson
Thu May 25, 2006 at 1:24 pm PDT • Views: 250
LGF reader Right Brain emails with a report of a disturbing incident in New York City:
This morning circa 11:00 am in NYC 4-5 jet planes, including a civilian plane large enough to be an airliner, roared over Manhattan east to west at about 300 ft over the buildings, crossing exactly at 75th St. The noise was stunning and I thought we were being attacked again. Several people I spoke with thought the first plane was an airliner. I saw three aircraft chasing it at about 400 knots right on the deck. They ALL made a left turn over the Hudson at a 90 degree bank.
We went up to the roof at 11 east 74th to look, every roof in sight had worried people on it.
This, whatever it was, is not being reported anywhere. I am a commercial pilot and the speed limit below 10,000 ft. AGL is 250 knots. No one is allowed to fly closer than 1000 feet above anything within 500 feet. All four or five planes broker numerous laws. It appeared to be an interception, but its not being reported anywhere.
My first thought was that it’s related to Fleet Week, but there are no reports or announcements of anything like this. If any other New York readers have information, please post a comment or contact me.
And speaking of Fleet Week, the conspiracy crackpots are accosting soldiers and posting videos on YouTube: fleet weekers nyc seek cookies but asked difficult questions.
UPDATE at 5/25/06 1:39:33 pm:
Looks like my first thought was right: Fleet Week Can Be Scary! (Hat tip: LawHawk.)
UPDATE at 5/25/06 1:55:58 pm:
Allahpundit also has a post with a link to a local news video: Fleet Week air stunt freaks out New Yorkers.
Frank says: