Helicopter pilot charged with harassing nesting birds in Florida

A helicopter pilot in Florida was charged with harassing nesting birds after landing on a closed shorebird nesting site, scattering hundreds of shorebirds. He claimed to have landed due to fuel leak concerns.

Australian Navy helicopter pilot incident with Chinese military fighter jet

Australian Navy helicopter pilot forced to take evasive action after a Chinese military fighter jet detonated flares close to his aircraft's course in international waters near South Korea. Australia described the actions as 'unsafe and unprofessional.' Incident occurred in the Yellow Sea during a U.N. mission to enforce sanctions against North Korea. No injuries or damage reported.