FlightFollowerF-15 Jets Escort Air France After Bomb Threat (2015)
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On May 25, 2015, an Air France Airbus A330-200 (flight AF-22), flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle to New York JFK, was escorted by two U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jets after a phone threat was received by the Maryland State Police. The caller claimed a chemical attack would occur on board the aircraft.
Timeline
On May 25, 2015, an Air France Airbus A330-200 (flight AF-22), flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle to New York JFK, was escorted by two U.S.
1.
Development of the situation
Air Force F-15 fighter jets after a phone threat was received by the Maryland State Police.
2.
Response or continuation
The caller claimed a chemical attack would occur on board the aircraft.
3.
Resolution or outcome described in the account
At the time, the aircraft was cruising at 40,000 feet, approximately one hour from arrival in New York.
4.
Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 25 May 2015
- Aircraft
- F-15, A330
- Airports
- CDG (Paris CDG), JFK (New York JFK)
- Category
- Intercept, Hijack / Security, Military
- Reconstruction
- 10:14
At the time, the aircraft was cruising at 40,000 feet, approximately one hour from arrival in New York. As a precaution, the fighter jets accompanied the plane to JFK Airport, where it landed safely. The aircraft was directed to a remote area for inspection.
Authorities thoroughly searched the aircraft, passengers, and luggage, but no suspicious items or threats were found
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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