11. The South Korean plane was downed when it was only seconds away from re-entering international airspace. 12. The United States says its plane was in international airspace and maintaining a straight course when the Chinese jet hit it. 13. We have questions about their aggressive tactics when our planes are flying in international airspace. 14. While they insisted the plane was in international airspace, the American officials did not give the exact coordinates of the aircraft at the time of the collision. 15. A senior U.S. official traveling with Powell said the United States had not compromised its right to fly in international airspace and wants the plane back. 16. An international inquiry concluded that the planes were shot down in international airspace. 17. Bush has refused to apologize, calling the collision an accident in international airspace. 18. Bush says it was an accident, and both governments agree it occurred in international airspace. 19. Bush says the collision above the South China Sea was an accident in international airspace. 20. Bush also stated the United States believes its jet was in international airspace, not inside China. |