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FAA Investigates Delta Passenger Who Allegedly Bit Fellow Traveler

A male passenger on Delta Flight 501 was restrained after allegedly assaulting other passengers, prompting a federal investigation and psychological evaluation.

Delta Air Lines Airbus A220-300 passenger aircraft spotted taxiing on the runway and taxiway of LaGuardia airport in NYC with a Boeing 737 of Delta in arriving in the background. The narrow body Airbus A220 formerly Bombardier CS300 BD-500-1A11 of Delta Airlines has the registration tail number N301DU and is powered by 2x PW jet engines. Delta Air Lines is a major airline carrier in the United States of America with headquarters and hub in Atlanta, Georgia, member of SkyTeam aviation alliance group. Delta is the second largest airline in the world with a fleet of 993 planes and ranked as the best in the US. LaGuardia Airport LGA, Queens, New York City, USA on November 12, 2024 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on March 17, 2025, aboard Delta Flight 501 traveling from Atlanta to Los Angeles.
  • The male passenger allegedly bit another traveler and assaulted others before being restrained by the crew.
  • Upon landing at LAX, the restrained passenger was transported to a hospital for a psychological evaluation.
  • The injured passenger was treated by paramedics at the scene, and no further injuries were reported.
  • The FAA is investigating the case as part of broader concerns over rising unruly passenger incidents, with potential penalties reaching up to $37,000 per violation.