The FAA is investigating a possible security incident that occurred on Wednesday, leading to the evacuation of 91 passengers from a Frontier Airlines plane.
The incident took place on Frontier Airlines Flight 4708, traveling from Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. The flight landed safely in Virginia around 2:35 p.m. local time after the flight crew reported a potential security issue, as confirmed by the FAA.
Travelers at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, VA on October 16, 2024. (Craig Hudson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Airports Authority police, fire and operations personnel responded to the runway, according to a statement from Dulles Airport.
Police inspected and cleared the aircraft at 4:45 p.m.
A Frontier Airlines plane prepares to land. (Tayfun CoSkun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images))
Passengers deplaned on the taxiway via mobile lounge, according to the FAA and Dulles Airport.
The passengers and their baggage were transported to the main terminal.
