'We apologize for the disruption and fear experienced by those who work' at the Capitol complex, the FAA said in a statement.
The Federal Administration said it"deeply regretted" its failure to notify Capitol Police about a parachute demonstration that took place at Nationals Park.WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration apologized on Friday for its failure to notify the Capitol Police about a parachute jump at nearby Nationals Park, an error that led to the evacuation of the Capitol complex on Wednesday.
On Wednesday evening, Capitol Police ordered the evacuation of the Capitol complex, saying they were “tracking an aircraft that poses a probable threat.
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