Panic erupted on board a United Airlines flight after a threat was reported, prompting the aircraft to make an unscheduled landing in Pittsburgh. Flight 328, which was traveling from Newark to San Francisco, was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport on Tuesday evening, where passengers were safely evacuated. Authorities are now investigating the nature of the threat, which led to the emergency landing, and the FBI has taken the lead in the investigation. As the incident raises concerns about airline security, officials are working to determine whether the threat was credible or a hoax, and whether any further action will be taken against the individual responsible.
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