A major inquiry was launched yesterday over claims a child directed pilots at New York's JFK airport. Audio recordings made in mid-February apparently featuring a child's voice - with one pilot replying "Awesome Job!" - were posted on a website for plane enthusiasts.
Investigators are taking the claims seriously because the period coincides with a winter break for New York schools.
The voice makes five transmissions to pilots preparing for take off from one of the country's busiest airports. In one, the voice says: "Jet Blue 171 contact departure." The pilot replies: "Over to departure Jet Blue 171. Awesome job."
The child seemed to be under adult supervision as a male voice says with a laugh: "That's what you get, guys, when the kid's out of school." In another, the voice clears a jet for take off and says: "Adios, amigo."
The Federal Aviation Administration said children are allowed visits with strict rules, but added: "Pending our investigation, the employees involved are not controlling air traffic."
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