6 hrs ago
Violent Passenger Forces American Airlines Flight Diversion to Baltimore
An airplane was flying from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark when a passenger allegedly became violent.
Witnesses said he attacked the person sitting next to him.
Other passengers and crew members stepped in to help.
They used zip ties and duct tape to keep him from hurting anyone.
The pilots changed the plane’s route and landed in Baltimore.
Police took the passenger off the plane there.
The flight later continued to Newark.
The FBI is still investigating what happened, and no allegations have been proven in court.
An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark diverted to Baltimore after a passenger allegedly became violent.
Passengers said the man attacked the person seated beside him about two hours into the flight.
Crew members and passengers used zip ties and duct tape to restrain the passenger in his seat.
The passenger was taken into custody after the plane landed in Baltimore, then the flight continued to Newark.
The FBI is investigating and will consult federal prosecutors about possible federal charges; allegations remain unproven in court.
- Who
- An American Airlines passenger, fellow travelers, crew members, Baltimore law enforcement, and the FBI were involved.
- What
- A flight was diverted after a passenger allegedly became violent and was restrained by passengers and crew.
- Where
- The flight was traveling from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark and diverted to Baltimore.
- When
- Late Thursday, about two hours after the flight began.
- Why
- The diversion was made because of an allegedly disruptive and violent passenger.
Key facts
- Airline
- American Airlines
- Original route
- Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark
- Diversion
- Baltimore
- Reported behavior
- The passenger allegedly attacked a nearby traveler and made racial and homophobic comments.
- Restraint
- Passengers and crew reportedly used zip ties and duct tape to secure him to his seat.
- Custody
- The passenger was taken into custody on state charges.
- Investigation
- The FBI is interviewing witnesses and consulting the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland about possible federal charges.
Quotes
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The federal agency investigating potential federal charges
“The FBI is currently conducting interviews to gather the facts and will consult with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland to determine if federal charges will be filed.”
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“The safety and security of our customers and team members is our top priority and we do not tolerate violence.”
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Juan Mejia
A retired law enforcement officer and passenger who witnessed the incident
“Just like a light switch, all of a sudden, it went from quiet to yelling and chaos.”
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