A bomb threat was made on an American Airlines plane in Port Columbus, Ohio after a bomb threat was made, reports NBCi.com. The plane landed in Ohio just before noon.
The plane was originally incorrectly reported as an American Eagle carrier jet.
We are responding to a threat of a bomb. Out of an abundance of caution an American Eagle plane is being held on the tarmac.
— Port Columbus (@PortColumbusCMH) November 18, 2013
Here’s what you need to know:
1. The TSA Are Screening All Passengers
After being held on a runway in the airport, the plane is now being evacuated. The TSA are screening all passengers. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the flight had 133 passengers and five crew members on board.
2. Nobody is Reported to Have Been Hurt
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A threatening note was found on board the plane, reports NBC Dallas. There are no reports of injuries.
3. Other Travel is Not Yet Affected
The bomb scare is not affecting other flights:
No flight delays or other impacts to operations reported at is time.
— Port Columbus (@PortColumbusCMH) November 18, 2013
4. The Plane Was Coming From Dallas
The flight was number AL 302 landing in Port Columbus, Ohio coming in from Dallas/Fort-Worth. The plane is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (twin-jet).
5. After Landing, Police Boarded the Plane
#BREAKING – American Eagle jet evacuated after landing at Port Columbus Intl Airport due to a bomb threat pic.twitter.com/phEjdOKyuo #WSAZ
— Melanie Chapman (@MChapmanWSAZ) November 18, 2013
At around 11:50 a.m., police responded to the scene and began searching the plane with the help of a K-9 unit.