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Woman Taken Into Custody After Alleged Acts On Flight
A woman was flying from Baltimore to Miami on an American Airlines plane.
During the flight, she allegedly took off all her clothes.
Crew members told the pilots about what was happening.
They also contacted officials so police could respond when the plane landed.
The plane continued to Miami instead of being diverted.
Police were waiting at the gate and took the woman into custody.
Officials have not said whether she will be charged.
The flight arrived at about 11:23 p.m.
A female passenger allegedly removed all her clothes during American Airlines Flight 1779.
The incident occurred mid-air after the flight left Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Cabin crew reported the passenger’s alleged indecent behavior to the cockpit and requested law-enforcement involvement.
Police met the aircraft at Miami International Airport and took the woman into custody.
The flight was not diverted and landed in Miami at about 11:23 p.m.; possible charges remain unclear.
- Who
- A female passenger seated in or around seat 9D; her identity was not released.
- What
- She allegedly stripped naked and performed indecent acts in front of other passengers during a flight.
- Where
- American Airlines Flight 1779, traveling from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Miami International Airport.
- When
- Friday, September 11, shortly after 9 p.m. local time; the flight landed at about 11:23 p.m.
- Why
- Cabin crew alerted the cockpit because of the alleged disruptive and indecent behavior; the woman’s motive was not reported.
Key facts
- Airline
- American Airlines
- Flight
- Flight 1779
- Route
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Miami International Airport
- Reported seat
- 9D, with the crew message referring to seats 9D through 9F
- Police response
- Police met the plane at the gate and took the woman into custody
- Flight status
- The aircraft was not diverted and landed as scheduled
- Possible charges
- No details were released, and it was unclear whether charges would be filed
Quotes
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System flight message
An automated flight communications record documenting the cabin crew's report and instructions to notify authorities.
“FA1 REPORTS THAT PAX IN SEAT 9DEF HAS TAKEN OFF ALL HER CLOTHES AND WAS SEEN BY OTHER PAX ******************* IN AN INDECENT MANNER. FOM SAYS THIS MUST BE REPORTED TO IOC/OSM AND HAVE LAW ENFORCEMENT,”
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