Live Bullet Found on United Flight Prompts Security Sweep at Denver International Airport
A United Airlines flight from Denver to San Diego was delayed Thursday after a live bullet was found aboard the aircraft before departure from Denver International Airport. The discovery was made during routine checks while United Flight 1302 was preparing to leave for the runway. Passengers were told to leave the Boeing 737-900 with their carry-on bags so security personnel could conduct a sweep of the aircraft. An announcement to those on board described the bullet as a security breach and said everyone would need to deplane. At the time, the crew said it did not know how the round had entered the plane or where it had come from. United confirmed that a bullet was discovered on board before the flight departed and that the aircraft underwent a security sweep. The airline said security personnel cleared the plane and it later continued to San Diego. The flight carried 178 passengers and six crew members. Flight 1302 had been scheduled to depart Denver at about 1:25 p.m. but took off at about 3:41 p.m., more than two hours later, according to FOX31 Denver. United referred further questions to the Transportation Security Administration. It was not immediately clear who owned the bullet or how it ended up on the aircraft. Fox News Digital also sought information from TSA and Denver International Airport. The incident is relevant to Denver because it involved a security response at Denver International Airport, affecting passengers and flight operations. It also highlights the role of pre-departure checks in identifying potential security concerns before an aircraft leaves the airport.
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