Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police conducting 'thorough investigation,' says airport - Anadolu Ajansı

Shortly after news broke of the ground stop, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement to the Daily Express US, "The FAA is aware of a reported security issue on an aircraft at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Passengers have been removed, and the aircraft is away from the terminal while authorities investigate."

All flights at Washington’s “Ronald Reagan” Airport have been suspended due to a bomb threat on a flight. A security emergency was declared at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, affecting a flight that had arrived from Houston and was quickly surrounded by emergency response vehicles.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration says that travelers should expect delays at Reagan National Airport amid staff shortages prompted by the government shutdown. RELATED: What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US ...

The crash comes at a time of widespread air travel disruptions across America caused by air traffic controller shortages since the U.S. government shutdown began October 1.