A small aircraft entered restricted airspace near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, causing some concern, and evacuations in the area. The commotion was due to a small aircraft that entered into the airspace, but then abruptly turned around, and was not considered a threat, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Department. Department spokeswoman Laura Keehner said military planes were scrambled in response to the intrusion, and the plane had landed under Coast Guard escort in Leesburg, Virginia. Keehner said the aircraft had been flying east as it entered the capitol airspace, turned to the south and then to the west. Though there were concerns, Keehner said that “there is no indication at this time of imminent threat.” As a safety precaution, Secret service blocked off the roads in front of the White House, as well as cleared out the Capitol building and the U.S. Congress. Shortly after being closed, the streets were reopened and business returned to its usual schedule.
