Helicopters over Lambeau left cops 'scrambling'

wpr
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7 years ago

Two helicopters that appeared over Lambeau Field after a first quarter touchdown were unplanned and were two U.S. Navy aircraft making a "side trip," according to a Green Bay police commander.

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No one around us was concerned. We assumed they were supposed to be the pre game fly over but due to some kind of snafu, were late arriving. They come up behind the press box area. Headed behind the north end. Flew around the stadium and back to the north end then left.

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gbguy20
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7 years ago

That's awesome.

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beast
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7 years ago

I honestly don't have a clue, but I thought since 9/11 they made it against federal law to fly so close to stadiums without prior approval? Is this correct?

I mean they were Navy, and I've been told sometimes the federal government is allowed to break certain federal laws, but I'm just wondering if the pilots might get in trouble or an ass chewing. Probably not.

macbob
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6 years ago

Originally Posted by: beast

I had read a news article that said the rule applies to regular season / playoff games. It doesn't apply to preseason games (makes no sense to me, but whatever).

The news article also said they were complying with air traffic controller instructions.

From my experience, the pilots are going to get an ass chewing (and maybe a little trouble, but not too serious) because they attracted media attention.

If it turns out they weren't complying with air traffic controller directions then they will get in serious trouble.

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