F-16 pilots respond to Denver-bound aircraft

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- Two F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command officials here intercepted a Denver-bound airliner at about 6:45 p.m. Mountain time April 7.

Shortly before the airliner was scheduled to land in Denver from Washington National Airport, a passenger reportedly caused a disturbance, NORAD officials said.

The F-16 pilots intercepted and escorted the aircraft, which landed safely. Local law enforcement officials met the plane in Denver.