"An airport halted flights for about an hour on Tuesday - and it wasn't because of a staffing shortage. A United Airlines aircraft at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, experienced a "security threat shortly" after arriving from Houston, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority told Business Insider. The airport issued a ground stop at around 11:30 a.m. - forcing departing planes to stay put and inbound flights to hold or divert - and the plane taxiied away from the terminal."
"United Airlines told Business Insider that "law enforcement officials searched and cleared the aircraft, and it has since taxied to the gate." The flight had 89 passengers and six crew members onboard. This appears to be an apparent hoax, with the FBI telling BI that "no hazards were found." According to air traffic control audio, the pilots of United Flight 512 were notified of an "unconfirmed bomb report.""
Ronald Reagan National Airport implemented a ground stop after a United Airlines flight from Houston experienced a reported security threat upon arrival. The ground stop began around 11:30 a.m., forcing departing planes to remain and inbound flights to hold or divert, and operations resumed about 12:50 p.m. Law enforcement searched and cleared the aircraft; the flight carried 89 passengers and six crew. Air traffic control audio referenced an "unconfirmed bomb report." The FBI reported no hazards were found. Authorities including the FAA and MWAA are investigating. Flight-tracking data showed roughly 160 flights, about 35% of departures, delayed as of 2:30 p.m.
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