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crime-and-legal2 years ago

"Passenger Faces 20 Years for Assaulting Crew and Officer on Diverted Flight"

Keith Edward Fagiana, a passenger on an American Airlines flight, is facing up to 20 years in prison for punching a flight attendant and later assaulting police officers after being removed from the plane. The incident led to the diversion of the flight to Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, is charged with interfering with a flight crew and is scheduled for a federal court appearance. This case adds to the thousands of unruly passenger incidents reported to the FAA, although such incidents have decreased since a peak in 2021.

via South China Morning Post|
##americanairlines#assault
crime-and-safety2 years ago

"Passenger Faces Charges for Assaulting Flight Attendant and Police on Diverted American Airlines Flight"

An American Airlines flight from Texas to Montana was diverted after a passenger, Keith Edward Fagiana, became violent, punching a flight attendant and later spitting on and kicking police officers. The incident began when Fagiana was reported for kicking another passenger's seat. After being restrained with zip tie handcuffs, the flight was diverted to Amarillo, where Fagiana was arrested. He claimed to have no memory of the event due to drinking beforehand. The FAA has noted 45 attacks on flight attendants in 2023, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence on flights.

via Fox News|
##americanairlines#assault
news-crime2 years ago

"JetBlue Flight to Boston Diverted After Passenger Claims to Be Devil, Assaults Companion"

A JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando after a male passenger, claiming to be the devil, assaulted a female companion and caused a disturbance. The woman was temporarily placed in the aircraft's bathroom for her safety. The flight was delayed by five hours due to the need for refueling and a new crew. The man was not arrested but was taken to a local hospital for being intoxicated. JetBlue stated that passengers would not receive compensation as the incident was considered an uncontrollable disruption.

via Daily Mail|
##airtravel#flightdiversion
crime-and-legal2 years ago

"Man Faces Charges for Assaulting Flight Attendant and Kicking Officer"

Keith Edward Fagiana is facing charges for interfering with a flight crew after punching a flight attendant and later kicking a police officer in the groin during his removal from an American Airlines flight. The incident led to the flight being diverted to Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. This case adds to the incidents of unruly passengers reported to the FAA, which has seen a decline since a peak in 2021.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
##airlineincident#assault
crime-and-incidents2 years ago

"Unruly Passenger Faces Charges for Assaulting Flight Attendant and Police on Diverted American Airlines Flight"

Keith Edward Fagiana was removed from American Airlines Flight 1497 after assaulting a flight attendant and spitting on officers, leading to an emergency landing in Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, faces charges that could result in up to 20 years in prison. The incident adds to the 2,075 unruly passenger incidents reported in 2023, a decrease from previous years, according to FAA data.

via Daily Mail|
##americanairlines#assault
crime-and-incidents2 years ago

"JetBlue Flight to Boston Diverted After Man Claiming to Be 'Devil' Causes Violent Disturbance"

A JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando after a male passenger, referring to himself as "the devil," assaulted his female travel companion and caused a disturbance. The flight was delayed over five hours as the plane had to be refueled and a new crew arrived. The man was escorted off the plane by officers and was not arrested but taken to a local hospital for being intoxicated. The flight eventually continued to Boston, landing early Friday morning.

via New York Post |
##airlinesafety#crime-and-incidents
crime-and-incidents2 years ago

"JetBlue Flight to Boston Diverted Due to Passenger's Disturbing 'Devil' Outburst"

A JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando due to a disturbance caused by a man claiming to be the devil, who became violent towards a female passenger. The situation led to the temporary deplaning of customers and a delay as a new crew took over. Passengers were informed they would not receive compensation as the incident was deemed an uncontrollable disruption. Law enforcement assisted in deplaning the customers, and the man's identity was not disclosed.

via WCVB Boston|
##airtravel#crime-and-incidents
news2 years ago

"Flight from Dallas Diverted Due to Assault on Flight Attendant by Disruptive Passenger"

An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Bozeman was forced to make an emergency landing in Amarillo, Texas, due to a disruptive passenger. The individual was arrested for interfering with the flight crew. The incident, which was captured on video by Butte Chief Executive J.P. Gallagher and his wife, involved an altercation with a flight attendant before the passenger was subdued.

via KBZK News|
##amarillo#americanairlines