‘Uncontrolled behavior’: Detroit-bound delta tries to open the mid-air to the passenger as a flight of delta airlines; Fight with attendant
A Delta Airlines flight tied to Omaha to Detroit was forced to make an emergency landing in East Iowa, when a passenger allegedly fought with a flight attendant and tried to open a exhaust door according to the communication of the pilot with air traffic controllers, AP explained.Shortly after 6.00 pm on Thursday, the pilot of Skywest Airlines flight 3612 gave a radio to the East Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids to a radio, requesting emergency landing due to disruptive travelers on board.
Pilot said, “He is currently in a fight with our flight attendant, trying to open emergency exit.”Delta Connection Flight 3612, operated by Skywest Airlines, was about one third in his journey from Omaha to Detroit on Thursday when the incident occurred. Passengers and crew tried to stop the man from opening the flight door.The passenger, known by the Cedar Rapids Police as Mario Nikpralaj, was immediately arrested after flying at Iowa Airport at Cedar Rapids.He is currently facing allegations of disorganized conduct, attack, leaflet drug occupation and first-degree harassment, additional fees are still possible.The flight was able to continue on Detroit on Thursday night, according to a statement released by Skywest Airlines, a Utah-based regional carrier that operates flights to major airlines including United, Delta, American and Alaska Airlines. Airlines said in a statement, “Skywest has zero tolerance for uncontrolled behavior as security and crew is our top priority for our customers.” Nikpralaj appeared in court on Friday, where a judge set his bond for $ 10,000, CNN reported.
