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FAA Investigates Passenger Who Bit and Struck Others on Delta Flight to LAX

The unidentified man was restrained during the flight and transported for a psychological evaluation after landing in Los Angeles.

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 Delta Flight 501 on March 17, 2025, traveling from Atlanta to Los Angeles, and landed safely at 11:45 a.m. local time.
  • The unruly passenger allegedly bit one person and struck others before being restrained by the crew.
  • The Los Angeles Fire Department transported the restrained passenger to a hospital for a psychological evaluation, and the injured passenger was treated on-site.
  • The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident, emphasizing strict penalties for disruptive behavior, including fines up to $37,000 per violation.
  • Delta Air Lines reiterated its 'zero tolerance' policy for unruly behavior and is cooperating with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.