The Finch Formerly Known As Gold

25 August 2006

His baggage, however, went to Newark

The Oklahoman is reporting that a passenger on a Phoenix/Charlotte flight was acting up. US Airways Flight 146 made an unscheduled landing in Oklahoma City, where the individual, described only as a male, was removed from the premises and turned over to the FBI.

Karen Carney, speaking for Will Rogers World Airport:

A passenger on board became disruptive — disruptive enough that the pilot determined they should make an unscheduled landing diverted here to Oklahoma City. It has landed. The gentleman was taken off the aircraft and is currently being interviewed.

The AP wire story says he got into an altercation with a flight attendant, and an air marshal "subdued" the dude.

Doesn't sound too horrific, but these days you never know.

Posted at 2:09 PM to City Scene