Jets scrambled after pilot skirts restricted area

Friday, September 6, 2002

GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- A student pilot who skirted the edge of restricted air space around Washington was ordered to land immediately Thursday and military jets were sent to intercept the small plane, officials said.

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