Air Force One Causes Scare in New York City

The head of the White House Military Office has apologized for an Air Force One flight over New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he is furious that the federal government flew a presidential Boeing 747 and a fighter jet near Ground Zero of the 9/11 attack. The incident on Monday caused a brief panic among workers, who said they were not notified in advance.

Bloomberg says the flyover was so near the World Trade Center site showed "poor judgment" and was insensitive. He says he is furious that the NYPD and another city agency were notified last week, but did not tell him.

If he had known, Bloomberg says he would have tried to stop it.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the Air Force say the flight was a government photo opportunity and training mission involving a presidential plane.