American Airlines Passenger Bites 1 Flyer Near Philadelphia as Crew Cites Medical Emergency
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 21
American Airlines Passenger Bites 1 Flyer Near Philadelphia as Crew Cites Medical Emergency
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 21
Summary
An American Airlines flight from Charlotte landed in Philadelphia just before 10 a.m. ET after a passenger bit another flyer and, the pilot said, was “trying to fight everybody.”
Air traffic control audio captured the pilot asking for law enforcement and an emergency medical crew to meet the plane, saying the passenger might be hallucinating.
American Airlines later described the episode as a medical emergency and said a medical professional on board assisted the passenger before medical personnel met the flight on arrival.
The airline did not say whether police were present after landing, but the incident adds to several recent onboard disturbances, including diversions on American and United flights.