FAA and United Airlines Investigate Unauthorized Cockpit Access During Rockies Flight

A video showing Rockies coach Hensley Meulens in the cockpit during a flight has triggered investigations by the FAA and United Airlines.

Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines are investigating after a video surfaced showing Colorado Rockies coach Hensley Meulens in the cockpit of a United Airlines flight.
The incident occurred during a charter flight from Denver to Toronto, with the video showing Meulens joking about flying the plane.
United Airlines has expressed deep disturbance over the breach of safety and operational policies, leading to the withholding of the pilots from service.
The video, initially posted on social media by Meulens, was quickly deleted but had already gone viral.
Federal regulations restrict cockpit access to specific individuals, highlighting the severity of the policy violation.