Archive · 25 Sep 2025
American Airlines Passenger Restrained After Mid-Air Assault
A passenger on an American Airlines flight became violent during the flight.
The passenger, Ketty J. Dilone, shouted at crew members and kicked a flight attendant.
Flight staff restrained her with zip ties and duct tape.
Dilone was arrested by the FBI after landing and faces charges.
The incident happened on a flight from Charlotte, N.C., to Las Vegas.
An American Airlines passenger was duct-taped after attacking a flight attendant.
The incident occurred on a flight to Las Vegas on September 16.
The passenger, Ketty J. Dilone, was reportedly shouting and threatening crew.
Flight staff used zip ties and duct tape to restrain the passenger.
Dilone was arrested by the FBI and faces charges of assault and interference with a flight crew.
- Who
- Ketty J. Dilone, an American Airlines passenger
- What
- Attacked a flight attendant and caused a disturbance during a flight
- When
- September 16
- Where
- American Airlines flight from Charlotte, N.C. to Las Vegas
- Why
- Dilone was shouting, threatening crew members, roaming the cabin, and kicking a flight attendant.
- Incident
- Passenger restrained with zip ties and duct tape
- Airline
- American Airlines
- Origin
- Charlotte, N.C.
- Destination
- Las Vegas
- Passenger Name
- Ketty J. Dilone
- Charges
- Interference with a flight crew and assault
