The supersonic impact was heard in Washington around the time of the crash of a small Cessna Citation aircraft in a mountainous area in southwestern Virginia.
According to the Office of Emergency Management in Annapolis, Maryland, the cause of the crash was a Pentagon-sanctioned flight. However, it is not clear if the two incidents are related.
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According to the company’s website, Cessna Citation aircraft can carry from 7 to 12 passengers, depending on the model.
Residents of the federal capital reported that they heard a strong bang during the day. Fire and security officials said they had no reports of an incident. “There is no threat at this time,” the Department of Homeland Security tweeted.
Source: Reuters.
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