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Unruly Flyer Detained After Mid-Air Disturbance on Flight to Ecuador
6 Feb
Summary
- An American Airlines flight to Ecuador returned to Miami due to a disruptive passenger.
- Law enforcement met the flight upon its return and took the male passenger into custody.
- The passenger was transported to a hospital for a mental health evaluation.
An American Airlines flight en route to Quito, Ecuador, made an unexpected return to Miami on January 31st. The flight was diverted over Cuba due to a disruptive passenger. Upon landing back in Miami, law enforcement officers met the aircraft.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office stated they responded to reports of a passenger in mental crisis. The individual, an adult male, was safely removed from the plane and taken into custody. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation.
