Military aircraft 'incident' under investigation near Area 51 outside Las Vegas
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The U.S. Air Force is investigating an incident involving a military aircraft near Area 51 north of Las Vegas, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.

The “incident” concerns an aircraft from Creech Air Force Base, which is located about 40 miles northeast of the Las Vegas valley. Staff at the base administer and pilot military drones.

No one was hurt and no property was damaged in the incident, according to a base spokesperson, who did not provide further information.

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a temporary flight restriction (TFR) for a five-nautical-mile area east of Area 51, the classified Air Force facility near Groom Lake. The TFR cites “national security” as the reason for the restriction near Highway 375.

The TFR warned pilots not to fly in the area unless the FAA authorizes them. The restrictions were scheduled to expire on Oct. 1.

The Dreamland Resort, a website devoted to tracking activity in and around Area 51, reported the incident as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crash, citing recent movements.

A spokesperson would not comment further on the incident.

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