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Pilot reports passenger bit fellow flyer on plane approaching Philadelphia

Pilot reports passenger bit fellow flyer on plane approaching Philadelphia

Summary

A passenger became aggressive and bit another passenger on an American Airlines flight approaching Philadelphia. The pilot requested medical and police help at the airport as a precaution upon landing.

Key Facts

  • The American Airlines flight left Charlotte, North Carolina, and landed near 10 a.m. in Philadelphia.
  • The passenger was described as combative and biting a fellow flyer.
  • The pilot told air traffic control the passenger was "trying to fight everybody."
  • Emergency medical teams and law enforcement were asked to meet the plane on arrival.
  • It is unclear if the aggressive passenger was arrested or detained.
  • Recently, there have been several incidents of unruly passengers on other U.S. flights.
  • Other flights were forced to land early due to passengers trying to open exit doors or having mental health crises.
  • The FBI is investigating some of these recent airline disturbances.
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