A K-9 unit and the Columbus bomb squad has been called to check an American Airlines plane, that was evacuated after landing at Port Columbus International Airport in Ohio, USA, after a possible bomb was reported.

A threatening note was found on Flight AA302 operated by American Eagle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Port Columbus.
The exact content of the letter were not released.

The plane landed without incident at 10:55 a.m. and was isolated on the taxiway in Columbus.

Smith said 133 passengers and five crew members are on board the MD-80 aircraft and will deplane shortly.

Officials at Port Columbus say the jet was pushed away from the terminal and was being evacuated.

A K-9 unit and the Columbus bomb squad has been called to check the plane.

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A K-9 unit and the Columbus bomb squad has been called to check an American Airlines plane, that was evacuated after landing at Port Columbus International Airport in Ohio, USA, after a possible bomb was reported.
A K-9 unit and the Columbus bomb squad has been called to check the plane.
Officials at Port Columbus say the jet was pushed away from the terminal and was being evacuated.