Pilot violated a 30NM radius TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) zone in Palm Beach, Florida during VIP presence. Pilot was aware of the restriction but was caught violating it. No injuries or damage occurred.
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Pilot entered and flew within a 30NM radius Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone around Palm Beach, Florida. The TFR was issued as a NOTAM for VIP presence in the area. The pilot was aware of the restriction but proceeded to fly anyway and was caught violating the airspace restriction.
Pilot knowingly violated TFR airspace restrictions despite being aware of the NOTAM
January 11, 2026
07:00:00
United States
Palm Beach
Footlaunch
58 years old male, 50+ hours experience
1.3 m/s
Light wind, 1-5 mph, steady/laminar
Morning flight window, light steady wind 1-5 mph
NOTAM TFR VIP PALM BEACH VIOLATION PPG Type: Foot Launch – Single Occupant Type of Injury: No Injury Pilot Details: Age: 58 Weight: Gender: Male Highest rating held at the time of the incident: Unknown Pilot experience level: 50+ hours Gear Details: Wing Brand: Model: Size: Paramotor Frame: with Incident Details: January 11, 2026 7:00 AM Location of the incident: Palm Beach 30NM radius, Florida Type of Incident: TFR VIOLATIONS TFR violation Nothing pilots were aware and were caught Flight Window: Morning Wind Speed: Light Wind (1-5 mph) Type: Steady / Laminar Phase of Flight: Other/Unknown Type of Injury: No Injury Collateral Damage: N/A or Unknown Analysis of the incident (additional input by the incident investigation team):