United Airlines Passenger Goes Nuts On Flight Crew as Plane Gets Diverted: Video
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai was forced to make an emergency landing in Japan following a disruptive passenger incident.
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A United Airlines flight traveling from Shanghai diverted to Japan to remove a passenger following a dispute with the flight crew. Reports describe the incident as involving profanity, self-harm, and in-flight disturbances.
Coverage from AeroXplorer and PYOK emphasizes the financial cost of the diversion, noting the aircraft jettisoned $50,000 worth of fuel. TMZ reports that video of the passenger's behavior exists, while sportschosun.com characterizes the event as an emergency landing.
Future developments may center on the status of the passenger involved and further details regarding the nature of the quarrel with the flight attendant.
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Quick answers
Where did the flight divert to?
The plane made an emergency landing in Japan.
What was the reported cost of the fuel dumped?
According to AeroXplorer and PYOK, $50,000 in fuel was jettisoned.
What behaviors were reported during the disturbance?
Reports mention profanity, self-harm, and a dispute or 'small quarrel' with a flight attendant.
Coverage (5)
- "Profanity, Self-Harm, and In-Flight Disturbance" ... U.S.-Bound Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Japan sportschosun.com · 1d ago
- United Airlines Flight From Shanghai Dumps $50,000 in Fuel to Remove Passenger After Dispute With Crew AeroXplorer · 1d ago
- United Airlines Flight From Shanghai Jettisons $50,000 Worth of Fuel to Offload Confused Passenger Over 'Small Quarrel' With Flight Attendant PYOK · 1d ago
- Dolly Parton Makes First Public Appearance After Axing Residency The Daily Beast · 1d ago
- United Airlines Passenger Goes Nuts On Flight Crew as Plane Gets Diverted: Video TMZ · 1d ago broke it first
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