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'Crash ur row only': United flight turned around after passenger allegedly said he'd 'hijack' plane
SFGATE • • general
Key Points:
- A 25-year-old passenger on a United flight from Las Vegas to Newark was arrested for allegedly writing a threatening message midair stating he would "hijack" the plane, causing the flight to divert back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff.
- The man reportedly made "terroristic threats," leading to his detention and arrest on charges that carry a potential prison sentence of 1 to 20 years.
- The flight, carrying 150 passengers, returned safely to Las Vegas less than an hour after departure and was delayed overnight before resuming to Newark the next morning.
- The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it will investigate the incident and noted that over 1,400 unruly passenger incidents have occurred so far in 2026.
- The suspect’s attorney has not commented, and his initial court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday.
