TSA Statement On American Airlines Flight 55 Diverted To Bangor, Maine
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August 25, 2006
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Washington, D.C. – Today American Airlines flight 55 from Manchester, England to Chicago, Ill. was diverted to Bangor, Maine. The Transportation Security Administration learned of a reported threat to the aircraft while it was en route. Given the current threat level, the agency, in conjunction with other federal authorities, took prudent action to assure the safety of the passengers and crew.
The plane has landed safely and passengers are being de-planed while TSA canines search the airplane. Responders are on the scene and the FBI will be interviewing the passengers and crew to further assess the situation.
