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Thursday, May 08, 2014

U-2 spy plane did not cause mysterious computer glitch that disrupted LAX air traffic: U.S. Air Force

U-2 Dragon LadyThe U.S. Air Force has denied reports that one of their U2 aircraft caused a severe problem with electronics at LAX airport at Los Angeles.

There was a U2 "Drag Lady" aircraft in flight in the area at the time of the glitch, the military stated. Still, they deny popular reports the spy craft was on a "secret mission" or that it was responsible for the incident.

"[W]e can confirm the U-2 did not cause the air traffic control system to fail," Air Force officials told the press. A spokesman at the Air Combat Command said the flight was a training mission, with a flight plan filed with the FAA.

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