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United 737 Max Bomb Threat Grounds Flight at DCA
United 737 Max bomb threat briefly halted operations at Washington National Airport (DCA).
Late Tuesday morning, United Airlines (UA) Flight 512 — a Boeing 737 Max 8 carrying 89 passengers and six crew — landed at Washington National Airport (DCA) and was met by law enforcement after an unconfirmed bomb threat was reported aboard. The aircraft touched down at about 11:30 a.m. and was directed to a remote ramp for inspection while passengers were evacuated by bus.
United 737 Max bomb threat: what officials said
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop affecting incoming traffic into Reagan National (DCA), prompting several inbound flights to divert to Washington Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington (BWI). Local police and federal authorities conducted an on-scene investigation and cleared the area before normal operations resumed. Video circulating online showed emergency responders on the tarmac, and air traffic control (ATC) audio confirmed the response sequence.
United Airlines coordinated passenger transport off the remote ramp and cooperated with investigators. No injuries were reported and authorities described the threat as unconfirmed; the investigation timeline and any follow-up statements from the airline or federal agencies were not provided in the initial reports.
- Key facts: United 737 Max bomb threat involved UA Flight 512, a Boeing 737 Max 8, landed at DCA ~11:30 a.m.; 89 passengers and six crew were onboard.
- Operational impact: FAA ground stop for DCA; diversions to IAD and BWI; scene cleared and flights resumed.
- Response: law enforcement inspection on remote ramp, passengers evacuated by bus, emergency vehicles present.
Incidents like this are treated seriously by airports and carriers; coordinated responses between airline operations, airport authorities, and federal agencies aim to prioritize passenger safety while limiting wider disruption. We’ll update this story if authorities or United publish official statements or additional details.
