United Airlines Passenger Allegedly Tried to Enter Cockpit After Assaulting Crew Member
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A United Airlines passenger allegedly assaulted a crew member and attempted to enter the cockpit before being removed by police at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday night. The 48-year-old man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained and taken to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation. A second passenger declined medical attention, and no further injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred on flight 1837 arriving from the Dominican Republic. This year, nearly 500 reports of unruly passengers have been filed, with 110 occurring in April alone.
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