Errant Small Plane Prompts Brief Lockdown at White House, Capitol

The White House and the U.S. Capitol were briefly evacuated Tuesday morning amid concerns about a small aircraft in the area.

Officials say the plane violated airspace rules in the restricted area.

The evacuations were ordered as a precaution and lasted about half an hour.

The U.S. Secret Service says personnel at the White House were told to remain in place.

Capitol Police sent a notification of a potential threat shortly after 8:30 a.m., and the evacuations were ordered. People were allowed back in after about 30 minutes.