An unidentified man was seen flying in a jetpack near the Los Angeles airport in the United States. This is the second incident of its kind in two months.
According to the staff of China Airlines, they saw a man flying at an altitude of 6,000 feet in a jetpack. The crash happened 122 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles, according to federal aviation officials. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the two incidents, but it is unclear whether the flight posed a threat to any aircraft.
What is a jetpack?
A jetpack is a device that allows anyone to fly in the air.
It is in the form of a 'backpack' and is often worn on the back of the pilot. It has fuel as well as a small jet engine.
At one time it was considered a mythical invention, but in recent years the efforts of scientists have turned it into a reality.
Details of the latest incident
China Airlines staff said they saw the man flying in a jet pack at 2:30 pm local time on Wednesday.
According to aviation officials, the crew informed law enforcement agencies, which are now investigating the incident.
However, Los Angeles Airport officials have not yet commented on the incident.
Flight enthusiasts around the world have been experimenting with jet packs, and one man recently set a world record by traveling at 85 mph in Brighton, UK. jet packs have also been used in Dubai and New York.
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