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US jets hover near Panamanian helicopter over Canal Zone
US officials acknowledge two Air Fonte jets flew about 1 000 feet above and 1 080 feet behind a helicopter carrying Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos visiting Bolivian President Hugo Banzer. Officials cite miscommunication and non notification to US authorities. FAA notes the approach as 4 000 feet behind and 1 000 feet above. The incident prompts talks between Panamanian and US authorities.
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