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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama's helicopter had to be diverted on its flight to Camp David, Md., Friday because of bad weather, the White House said.
Josh Earnest, deputy press secretary, said in a statement Obama was en route from Washington to the presidential retreat aboard Marine One, the presidential helicopter, for a two-day break, The Washington Post reported.
"Due to a last-minute bad weather call made prior to his departure, Marine One diverted to an alternate landing area and the president motorcaded the rest of the way to Camp David," Earnest said.
The helicopter, with Obama's daughter, Sasha, aboard with him, landed in Frederick, Md., 42 miles from Camp David, CBS News reported.
The president is scheduled to stay at Camp David until Sunday, when he is to travel to Paterson, N.J., to tour areas damaged by Hurricane Irene.
He is scheduled to go to Detroit to speak Monday to labor groups at a Labor Day parade.
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