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Jetpack spotted flying near LAX for second time in weeks

Updated  October 14, 2020 8:58pm PDT
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Air traffic control audio released of Oct. 14 incident 

LOS ANGELES - For the second known time this year, a jetpack was seen flying close to commercial airplanes near Los Angeles International Airport.

Around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, the FAA said a China Airlines crew reported seeing what appeared to be a person on a jetpack at an approximate altitude of 6,000 feet. 

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China Airlines flight crew spots possible jetpack near LAX

China Airlines flight 006 was approaching LAX about 1:45 p.m. when the crew reported seeing what appeared to be someone in a jet pack at an approximate altitude of 6,000 feet.

The jetpack was spotted about seven miles northwest of LAX. 

The FAA has alerted local law enforcement and will be looking into the report. 

Back on August 31st, an American Airlines pilot reported seeing a mystery person in a jetpack flying in the path of incoming jets. 

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Both jetpack sightings are under investigation. It's unknown if today’s incident is related to the one over the summer. 

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