Ex-Delta Pilot Claims Mid-Flight Gun Threat Was 'Misunderstanding'

Jonathan Dunn, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted, made his first court appearance since his October 2023 indictment.

Former Delta pilot Jonathan Dunn, who allegedly threatened to shoot his captain mid-flight, claims the incident was a misunderstanding.
Dunn was indicted in October 2023 for threatening his co-pilot after he suggested diverting the flight for a passenger's medical emergency.
Dunn's lawyer, John Huber, stated in court that Dunn doesn't have a criminal history and shouldn't be considered dangerous.
Dunn could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, with the trial date tentatively set for March 20.
Dunn was authorized by the Transportation Security Administration to carry a gun on board, a right that has since been revoked.