Plane diverted after threatening note found

An American Airlines plane made an unscheduled landing at Washington’s Dulles International Airport after a threatening note was found aboard, according to airport officials.

Plane diverted after threatening note found
Tue, 30 Oct, 2001 - 06:21

An American Airlines plane made an unscheduled landing at Washington’s Dulles International Airport after a threatening note was found aboard, according to airport officials.

Passengers used emergency slides to leave the aircraft.

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