Delta Flight Diverted To Albuquerque After Passenger Storms Cockpit

A Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Nashville made an emergency landing in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a passenger tried to breach the cockpit.

The passenger was arrested by airport police on Friday when the plane touched around 2:20 p.m. The FBI Is now investigating.

The #FBI is responding to a report of a diverted flight at @ABQSunport. There is no threat to the public at this time. pic.twitter.com/GmnOdZPact

— FBI Albuquerque (@FBIAlbuquerque) June 4, 2021

 KOAT reports that according to a Delta spokesperson, no one was injured during the incident. Passengers were stranded for about five hours at Sunport until a new flight arrived. 

“The passenger was not successful,” Delta said in a statement. “The plane landed safely, and the passenger was removed by police and the FBI. He is in custody now.”

CNN reports that a passenger on the plane got up and rushed the cockpit, banging on the door. The man was brought down by another passenger before the flight crew stepped in and assisted.

Video taken on the flight shows the man struggling with flight attendants and passengers. The video also shows him being restrained.

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