An investigation is underway after an American Airlines flight had to be grounded on January 11 after a passenger rushed into the cockpit.
— An investigation is underway after a Miami-bound American Airlines flight had to be grounded on January 11 after a passenger rushed into the cockpit and damaged some controls.
Fort Worth-based American confirmed the incident happened on Flight 488 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. In a statement AA said, “Crew members intervened and the individual was ultimately apprehended by local law enforcement.”CBS News has learned the suspect tried to exit through a cockpit window when a pilot intervened.MORE NEWS:
The airline said, “We applaud our outstanding crew members for their professionalism in handling a difficult situation.”The CBS DFW team is a group of experienced journalists who along with our many CBS 11 reporters, bring you content on CBSDFW.com.
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