Two Passenger Planes Hit By Gunfire Over Haiti

Two passenger airplanes, one Spirit Airlines jet and a JetBlue aircraft, were struck by gunfire while flying over Haiti on Monday. Both airlines, along with American Airlines, have since canceled flights to and from the nation for the time being. The Spirit flight diverted to the Dominican Republic, and one passenger aboard reported hearing the clacking of metal. The Jet Blue flight successfully landed in Haiti, but an inspection found the aircraft had been hit with a bullet. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Authorities are blaming the incidents on an increase of gang violence. (newser)