United flight at Newark declares emergency after man attacks attendant, tries to storm cockpit
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A United Airlines passenger was arrested after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and attempting to storm the cockpit as the plane landed at Newark Liberty International Airport.
- The incident occurred on United Flight 1837 arriving from the Dominican Republic around 6 p.m. Saturday, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency.
- Audio recordings reveal the crew requesting emergency vehicles and reporting the passenger's aggressive behavior, including trying to open the forward cabin door and access the flight deck.
- Police detained the 48-year-old passenger at the gate and transported him to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
- The flight had 170 passengers and six crew members on board, with the injured flight attendant refusing medical treatment.
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