Suspicious Device Found On Plane To Denver
More specifically, a device resembling a pipe-bomb.
A SkyWest flight from Eugene, Ore. to Denver International Airport was searched by federal authorities Thursday morning after landing, authorities said. There was a report of a suspicious device being carried by one passenger.
The plane landed and was held away from the concourses. Passengers were taken off the plane as it was searched. They were then allowed back on board and the plane was going to taxi to a gate.
The FBI was questioning two people on the flight, a spokesperson for DIA said. He added there was no threat to the rest of the airport.
There were reports that one passenger on the flight from Oregon had a pipe like device with wires and electronic equipment.
There was also a second report of a suspicious device at an airport.
At the same time, authorities were searching part of the airport in Eugene and had evacuated part of the terminal. Planes were being allowed to land, but no flights were taking off.
Police in Eugene told reporters in Oregon that they responded to a call at 6:21 a.m. PDT of a suspicious device found during routine screening of baggage. The Explosives Disposal Unit was investigating.
DIA officials believed the two incidents were connected.
