Fighter jets escort Columbia, S.C., flight

Wednesday, September 11, 2002

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Two F-16 fighter jets escorted a twin-engine jet to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on Tuesday because it was unclear whether the pilots provided authorities with adequate flight information, aviation officials said.

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