Military Jets Escort Hawaii-Bound American Airlines Plane
A Hawaii-bound American Airlines plane was escorted by two fighter jets on May 19th.
American Airlines flight 31 was heading from Los Angeles, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii, when a passenger tried to break into the cockpit. The crew reported the disturbance, which prompted the Pacific Command to dispatch a pair of fighter jets for escort.
The passenger, identified as Turkish national Anil Uskanil, 25, was restrained and subdued before the plane landed in Honolulu.
“The aircraft is currently on the ground, and the individual who disrupted the flight has been detained,” the Department of Homeland Security said.
Hawaiian Airlines flight HA-50 had to return and make an emergency landing at Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 10th.
United Airlines flight UA-1721 had to return and make an emergency landing in San Francisco, California, on April 16th.
Alaska Airlines flight AS-892 had to return and make an emergency landing in Honolulu, Hawaii, on April 5th.
FedEx Federal Express flight FX-1814 had to reject take off from Honolulu, Hawaii, on February 24th.
Delta Airlines flight DL-2215 made an emergency landing in Seattle, Washington, on December 20th.
China Airlines flight CI-17 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Wake Island, United States, on December 12th.
Air New Zealand flight NZ-9 had to make an emergency landing in Auckland, New Zealand, on September 10th.
Alaska Airlines flight AS-807 continued for a safe landing at Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 19.
