Frontier A20N at Washington on Apr 9th 2025, beeping cargo

Last Update: April 10, 2025 / 11:17:40 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 9, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Frontier Airlines

Flight number
F9-4708

Departure
Atlanta, United States

Destination
Washington Dulles, United States

Aircraft Registration
N363FR

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N

ICAO Type Designator
A20N

A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320-200N, registration N363FR performing flight F9-4708 from Atlanta,GA to Washington Dulles,DC (USA), was descending towards Washington when beeping sounds were heard from a cargo bay. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Washington's runway 19R and stopped on the high speed turn off clear of the runway for inspection by police using police dogs.

The FAA reported: "Frontier Airlines Flight 4708 landed safely at Washington Dulles International Airport around 2:35 p.m. local time on Wednesday, April 9, after the crew reported a possible security incident. Passengers deplaned on the taxiway. The flight departed from Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The FAA is investigating. "

The airline reported the passengers were permitted to disembark normally and are being re-united with their luggage once the search is over.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N363FR
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
A20N
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Apr 9, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Frontier Airlines

Flight number
F9-4708

Departure
Atlanta, United States

Destination
Washington Dulles, United States

Aircraft Registration
N363FR

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200N

ICAO Type Designator
A20N

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