In case you’re wondering whether it was OK that four Air Force A-10s buzzed the Panthers and Bank of America Stadium during their practice Monday, the answer is in.

Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.

(And yes, I’ve waited 30 years to use that line in print.)

According to Rad Berky of WCNC, the Air Force said the four pilots based at Georgia’s Moody Air Force Base have been restricted from flight duty pending the result of an investigation.

When the planes came in low over downtown Charlotte Monday, many assumed it was a practice for a pregame flyover. But that wasn’t the case, as no such flights were scheduled. The FAA said the pass was mistakenly identified as a practice run to air traffic control in Charlotte, who approved the trip over downtown.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera said when it happened he could tell the pilots were tipping their wings at them, and while it took them by surprise, he described it as “awesome.”

That sentiment was not shared by many of the people working in downtown high-rises, who were startled by the low pass.