New York, United States
A passenger went out of control onboard an American Airlines flight which was flying from Milwaukee to Dallas on Tuesday (November 19) after which he was restrained by fellow passengers.
The passenger reportedly attacked a flight attendant and tried to open the door of the plane mid-air after which he was tied using duct tape.
Here's how the incident unfolded
On Flight 1915, the man got up from his seat and informed a flight attendant that he wanted to get off the plane, as per the police report filed by local ABC affiliate station WFAA.
When the crew member informed him that this was not possible, he became angry and started shouting loudly. He then rushed towards the staff member to reach the cabin door, as per the report.
Also Read: US airline plane hit by gunfire while taking off from Dallas: FAA
He was stopped by the flight attendant and three passengers also jumped in to control the unruly passenger, the report stated.
The man was pinned down by the people and duct tape was used from an onboard flight kit to tie his ankles and wrists to restrain the man.
According to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport's spokesperson, when the flight landed, the police officers with its Department of Public Safety boarded the plane and the man was taken into custody.
Authorities send man for mental health check-up
The man was brought down from the plane in a wheelchair and sent for a mental health evaluation, said the report.
The flight attendant, who was charged at by the unruly passenger, was taken to the hospital for wrist and neck injuries.
Watch: Spirit Airlines Faces Debt Reduction In Bankruptcy Restructuring
The investigation is ongoing and no charges were filed till Wednesday afternoon (November 20).
“American Airlines flight 1915 with service from Milwaukee (MKE) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) was met by law enforcement upon arrival at DFW due to a disruptive customer,” said a spokesperson for the airline, in a statement.
“The safety and security of our customers and team members is our top priority and we thank our team members and customers for managing a difficult situation," it further read.
(With inputs from agencies)