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A FLIGHT HEADED from Washington to Denver had to return to Dulles International Airport after a pilot told air traffic controllers a passenger had become violent, ran toward the cockpit and had to be restrained by other passengers.
United Airlines spokesman Luke Punzenberger said in an emailed statement that Flight 1074 returned after takeoff last night.
Local police met the aircraft at the gate and detained the passenger, he said. His statement did not provide further details about what happened on board the Boeing 737.
Airport spokeswoman Kimberly Gibbs said the passenger was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and has not been charged.
Recordings of communications between pilots and air traffic controllers on the website LiveATC.net indicate pilots turned around after a passenger ran toward the cockpit and had to be restrained.
The pilot, in a calm voice, said he was “declaring an emergency due to a passenger disturbance. He’s restrained. We need to return to the airport,” according to the LiveATC.net recording.
The pilot later explained that “we had a passenger becoming violent” and that he “ran toward the cockpit.”
After being asked by controllers, he reported that the incident was a “Level 2″ disturbance, the second lowest level of severity on a four-level scale used by the industry.
A Level 2 disturbance indicates physically abusive behaviour but no life-threatening behaviour.
As usual none of the above. Can’t recall the last time I actually voted in this.
@Peter: But maybe you can recall the last time you didn’t care to comment.
Neill young deffo + a sneaky spliff.
@Paul Gorry:
I think I’ll roll another number for the road
I feel able to get under any load
Though my feet aren’t on the ground
I been standin’ on the sound
Of some open-hearted people goin’ down
@Larry Betts: look out mama cause iam coming home tonight. Howya Larry?
@Paul Gorry: Howya Paul! Keep on rockin’ in the free world :-)
@Larry Betts: all good Larry thanks. You’ve a heart of gold.
@Paul Gorry: Honestly? I think I’ll pack it in and buy a pick-up. Take it down to LA. Find a place to call my own and try to fix up. Start a brand new day.The woman I’m thinking of,she loved me all up.But I’m so down today. She’s so fine,she’s in my mind.I hear her calling.
@Larry Betts: My My , Hey Hey , keep the faith Larry.
@Paul Gorry: Heading off now Paul,but let me leave you with a recommendation for an artist to check out. Simone Felice. He’s from New York state,and performs solo or with his brothers as Felice Brothers. Seen him twice live in Vicar St.Plenty of videos on YouTube. Particularly worth checking out “New York Times”, “Union St.” and his version of “Helpless” Better head off,there comes a time,comes a time
@Larry Betts: Nice one Larry I’ll deffo look that up. Thanks for the heads up.
Ders more ta Irelind din dis.
Predator 2 with Danny Glover
@Aidy McBride: predator 506 with Aidy McBride is actually better imo.
Anyone know where to watch North Circular?
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