D.C.-Bound Jet Rerouted After Threat ; 'Disturbed' Passenger in Custody After Plane Lands Safely at Dulles

The Washington Times › January 27, 2004

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An American Eagle commuter jet from New York was diverted to Dulles International Airport yesterday because of a threatening note from a passenger demanding to be flown to Australia.

The passenger was taken into custody by FBI agents after the plane, originally headed for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, landed safely at Dulles, about 35 miles outside the District.

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D.C.-Bound Jet Rerouted After Threat ; 'Disturbed' Passenger in Custody After Plane Lands Safely at Dulles

In a statement, the FBI said there was "no indication" the incident was terrorism related and it was "nothing more...

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