FlightFollowerUnruly Violent Passenger cause Chaos on Delta and Air Canada Flights
Part 1: Delta Air Lines Incident On 12 June 2021, Delta Air Lines Flight DAL1730, operated by an Airbus A321-211 (registration N116DN), was en route from Los Angeles (KLAX) to Atlanta (KATL) at FL350 when the flight crew reported an unruly passenger onboard. As a safety precaution, the aircraft diverted to Oklahoma City (KOKC). After landing, the disruptive passenger was subdued and taken into custody by authorities.
Accident Facts
- Incident date
- 12 Jun 2021
- Registration
- N116DN
- Aircraft
- B787, A321
- Flight
- DAL1730
- Airports
- ATL (Atlanta), LAX (Los Angeles), OKC (Oklahoma City)
- Category
- Diversion, Unruly / Dispute
- Reconstruction
- 8:06
The flight later resumed and departed for Atlanta approximately three hours after the diversion. Part 2: Air Canada Incident Air Canada Flight 027, operating from Toronto to Shanghai with a Boeing 787 (registration C-FVLX), was diverted approximately two hours after departure due to an unruly passenger who required restraint. The flight crew coordinated with Montreal Center and requested a diversion to manage the situation safely.
Following the diversion and necessary procedures, the flight continued to its destination, arriving with an overall delay of approximately seven hours