All articles tagged with #flight incident
Delta Flight 1076 from Atlanta to Chicago's Midway was reportedly hit by a firework during its descent on July 4; the Airbus A319 reported a loud bang about 200-250 feet above the ground as it approached the runway, but landed safely and taxied to the gate. No injuries were reported, though the aircraft was taken out of service for a full inspection, and Delta said there was no emergency landing.
Arman Tsarukyan says he was kicked off an American Airlines flight while en route to Philadelphia for a Real American Freestyle grappling match, posted about the incident on social media, and still managed to adjust travel plans—even boarding a private plane—to ensure he arrives for his weekend return. Dana White has called him a “maniac” but has praised his constant activity, and Tsarukyan’s hustle continues despite the travel hiccup.
Natasha Lyonne says ICE detained her after a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, countering reports she was escorted off; Delta declined to provide more information.
Actress Natasha Lyonne says she was escorted off a Delta red-eye and later detained by ICE during the incident; Delta declined to comment. She said the event caused her to miss a Drew Barrymore Show appearance and was later seen at a NYC premiere, while having publicly discussed a relapse earlier this year.
Natasha Lyonne was escorted off a Delta first-class flight to New York hours after attending HBO’s Euphoria Season 3 premiere, with witnesses saying she appeared disoriented and ignored crew instructions before the plane returned to the gate and eventually departed again.
A man from India, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, was arrested after he stabbed two teenagers with a fork and assaulted others during a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt, causing the flight to divert to Boston. He was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and does not have lawful immigration status in the U.S.
A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany was diverted to Boston after a man stabbed two 17-year-olds with a metal fork and slapped another passenger, prompting security concerns.
A man allegedly stabbed two teenage boys with a fork on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany, leading to the flight's diversion to Boston and his subsequent arrest; he faces federal charges and potential prison time.
A man on a flight from Chicago to Germany stabbed two teenagers with a fork and assaulted crew members, leading to the flight's diversion to Boston and his subsequent arrest. He faces federal charges with potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison.
A man on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany stabbed two teenagers with a fork, leading to the flight's diversion to Boston where he was arrested; he faces assault charges and lacks lawful US status.
A Delta flight attendant accidentally deployed the evacuation slide on Flight 3248, causing a four-hour delay, stranding passengers overnight and incurring significant costs, marking a rare mistake in her 26-year career.
An American plus-sized traveler, Guy Branum, was involved in a heated incident on a Delta flight where he was insulted and physically hit by a fellow passenger who called him 'too fat to fly.' The situation escalated with the flight crew considering whether Branum was too large to fly, and the aggressive passenger was moved to another seat. The incident highlights ongoing debates about airline seat sizes, weight discrimination, and the responsibilities of airlines and passengers. Branum shared the story on social media, gaining empathy online.
A Boeing passenger jet made an emergency landing in Italy after flames appeared near its engine during a flight from Greece to Germany. The incident involved a reaction inside the engine's combustion chamber, but passengers and crew were not in danger, and the plane landed safely after 40 minutes in the air.
A passenger was ejected from an American Airlines flight after vaping in the bathroom and arguing with a flight attendant, which led to police escorting him off the plane for disruptive behavior; he also accused the attendant of assaulting him, but no disciplinary action against the crew has been confirmed.
Pakistani influencer Abeer Rizvi defended her husband Salman Iftikhar, who was sentenced to 15 months in prison for threatening a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant and disruptive behavior on a flight from London to Lahore, attributing his actions to mental health struggles amid legal and financial repercussions.