What caused the sonic boom in Washington DC? US officials put out a statement.

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According to U.S. and military officials, the noise that stunned residents and trembled buildings was the result of an authorized military flight...

On 4th June, an unauthorized aircraft, identified as a Cessna 560 Citation V, breached the restricted airspace over Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia..

Following the Cessna's deviation into the restricted area, which encompassed prominent national landmarks, the Federal Aviation Administration attempted to establish contact with the pilot but did not obtain a response, as per the officials..

Military and U.S. officials have verified that the loud, explosion-like noise which resonated throughout Washington D.C. on Sunday, resulted from the authorized military flight that responded to the intrusion...

The Annapolis Office of Emergency Management tweeted, The loud boom that was heard across the DMV area was caused by an authorized DOD flight..

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