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UPDATE: FAA releases statement on gyrocopter landing at Capitol

UPDATE: The FAA released a statement regarding the landing of a small aircraft on the U.S. Capitol grounds Wednesday. The statement reads, “The pilot was ...

UPDATE:

The FAA released a statement regarding the landing of a small aircraft on the U.S. Capitol grounds Wednesday.

The statement reads, "The pilot was not in contact with FAA air traffic controllers and the FAA did not authorize him to enter restricted airspace. Airspace security rules that cover the Capitol and the District of Columbia prohibit private aircraft flights without prior coordination and permission."

ORIGINAL STORY:

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. Capitol Police converged Wednesday on a small manned aircraft that landed on the west front of the Capitol building in Washington. Police have taken the pilot into custody.

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