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aviation2 years ago•5 min saved

"Pilot's Gun Incident on Delta Flight Sparks Debate on Arming Commercial Pilots"

A former Delta co-pilot, Jonathan J. Dunn, has been indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot a flight captain who attempted to divert their plane due to a passenger's medical emergency. The incident has raised questions about whether commercial airline pilots are allowed to carry loaded guns on flights. Pilots can carry guns under the Federal Flight Deck Officer program, which authorizes flight crew members to use firearms for self-defense against criminal violence and air piracy. Candidates for the program must meet specific criteria and undergo training and requalification. Boarding a flight with a concealed weapon is a federal crime for passengers and crew without authorization. The incident is under investigation by the FBI, FAA, and TSA. Dunn is scheduled for arraignment on November 16.

via CBS News|

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aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

Pilot indicted for threatening to shoot captain during flight

A pilot, Jonathan J. Dunn, has been indicted and charged with interference with a flight crew after allegedly threatening to shoot the captain if they diverted the flight for a passenger medical event. The incident occurred in August 2022, and Dunn, who was the crew's first officer, used a dangerous weapon to assault and intimidate a crew member. The pilot, who was authorized to carry a gun on board through the Federal Flight Deck Officer program, has been removed from the program. The Office of Inspector General, FBI, and FAA are conducting an investigation into the incident.

via CNN|

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