Drunk woman allegedly masturbated & made 'inappropriate sounds' during flight: report

KOMO • October 6, 2026 • business

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Katy Inzer, 46, from Edgewater, Maryland, is under FBI review after reportedly removing her pants and masturbating during an American Airlines flight from Baltimore to Miami.
The incident occurred about 20 minutes after takeoff on Flight 1779 on September 11, and was reported by a passenger to a flight attendant.
Inzer complied with the flight attendant's request to stop, put her pants back on, and fell asleep for the remainder of the flight.
Authorities noted Inzer appeared intoxicated upon landing, with a strong odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes; she claimed she had several drinks due to a flight delay and does not remember the incident.
The case was referred to the FBI due to the conduct occurring on the flight, but no charges have been confirmed at this time.