Reagan National Airport at 12 30 this afternoon. Just beyond the u. S. Airways jets forced to land on runway 11 it after the aircraft experienced hydraulic problems. It could be heard sputtering as it peeled away from the formation over the lincoln memorial. This was shot from Bradley Point north of reagan National Airport. Emergency crews rushed to the tarmac to assist once the plane did touch down. It caused delays for friday afternoon air travelers. Someone worked here the flights were delayed indefinitely at the time because of the world war ii plane stuck after an emergency landing. We got to see plane being pulled by several guys out of the runway. Suzanne the plane had to be towed off the runway and it was going to be brought back to the airport from which it left. Fortunately no one was injured. Reporting live at reagan National Airport suzanne kennedy, abc7 news. Alison okay. We have a Photo Gallery from todays flyover at wjla. Com. We invite you to share your photos. Post the
Parents live. And grounded. The pilot who refused the patdown and fullbody scan tells us why he said enough to invasive security searches at the airport. Youll hear what he has to say, only on gma. Well, happy friday, everyone. Good to have you back off the road, george. Good to be back. Theres so much news. Good youre here. The head of npr said that Juan Williams should talk to a psychiatrist after he made the controversial comments about muslims on planes. But its hard to find, really, anyone this morning who will say he should have been fired by npr. He is here this morning to react to the latest fallout. His first interview. It seems like every week someones getting fired for something. On this one, npr, really on the defensive. Well get into that a little bit. And gridlock expected in los angeles today, with president obama campaigning there. And following what we said yesterday, we have a new abc news estimate this morning that shows the key Senate Contest in california, tighteni
It is important to note that our sources tell us detectives do not believe this is a copycat type plot. However, police said the student attended laurell high school. Authorities believe this was a credible threat, in part because of items they say they found in the students locker. Police say monday laurel students were so concerned about disruptive behavior coming from a classmate, they told teachers, who reached out to authorities. References to shoot and kill were made. Police say that found suspicious items in the juveniles locker, like drawings and lists. That found these materials and some diagrams, charts, analysts and things in the students locker. The fact that he had access potentially to weapons, could lead a pretty awful situation. Authorities say the student has been hospitalized and is undergoing emergency mental evaluation. It is really not to be taken lightly. In light of the unspeakable violence at a connecticut elementary school, many are grateful that the students c
Arrive and the parties are just getting started. The airports are busy. The hotels and restaurants are packed and ready for the big weekend. Abc 7 is your inauguration station. Richard reeve is live on the National Maul with all the excitement already underway, right, rich in . Right. People are really pumped up for this. We should mention if you come to the National Mall there will be a lot of security fences like this. By monday there will be hundreds of thousands of people out here. The heightened security and yes, the crowds its amazing. Really inspiring to be here. Signs the inaugural is just days away now. This is the Second Time Around but theres a first time for anyone to be inspired. Among the 800,000 people converging on d. C. Going to be really crowded the Everett Family from tampa, florida. At this moment to in time to be here and share and be part of sharing the excitement for our country. At a time when the inaugural spirit is almost everywhere the citys Luxury Hotels are
What did you find out there . We are under a Winter Weather warning out here until 10 00. This is what we are seeing all over the place. We are talking about a quarter of an inch of ice. The driver of this tractor trailer is lucky to be alive. During the height of the ice storm, and he was driving on route 68 west when he lost control of his rig. The pickup truck collided with the trailer. Neither driver was seriously injured, but the crash close down the west downside of 68 for nearly an hour. As i skipped the roads as i said kate the rose, making for treacherous driving ice caked the roads connecting for treacherous driving conditions. It was impossible to stay ahead of the freezing rain. It lasted for several hours. Some businesses closed early. What are folks saying about the Road Conditions . Nasty and horrible. Stay inside if you do not have to go outside. School was canceled inside and again today. How far into springtime table be in school . We are ready for the winter to be ov