Plane Hit by Bullet During Takeoff Investigation Ongoing.
Incident Details
The incident occurred on a Tuesday morning, with the plane scheduled to depart at 7:00 AM. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, was preparing for takeoff when the bullet struck the plane. The incident was reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Dallas Police Department. The plane was not in flight when the incident occurred. The bullet was not fired from the aircraft itself. The incident is currently under investigation by the FAA and the Dallas Police Department.
Possible Causes
Several possible causes have been identified, including:
Investigation and Response
The FAA and the Dallas Police Department are working together to investigate the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and no conclusions have been reached yet. The FAA is reviewing the incident report and gathering evidence. The Dallas Police Department is reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses. The airline is cooperating with the investigation and providing support to passengers.
Passenger Safety
The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety. The FAA and the airline are working together to ensure that the aircraft is safe for passengers.
The incident occurred on a flight from Atlanta to New York.
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