"Intoxicated Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant, Diverts Flight and Attacks Officer"
TL;DR
Keith Edward Fagiana was arrested and charged with interference with a flight crew after he allegedly punched a flight attendant and spat on officers during an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Bozeman. The incident, which included Fagiana kicking a fellow passenger's seat and cursing at the crew, led to the flight being diverted. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, could face felony charges under federal law. The FBI and FAA are investigating the violent episode.
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- American Airlines passenger allegedly punches flight attendant New York Post
- Passenger doesn't remember punching flight attendant, forcing plane to divert; admits drinking 'Captain Morgan' before flying KOMO News
- 'Disruptive passenger' forces Bozeman-bound flight from Dallas to make emergency landing in Amarillo KBZK News
- Passenger punches American Airlines flight attendant, diverts plane The Dallas Morning News
- A man charged with punching a flight attendant also allegedly kicked a police officer in the groin The Associated Press
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