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'I have a bomb': Panic on US flight as passenger tries to storm cockpit

Times of India Nov 11, 2026 at 07:10 AM IST
'I have a bomb': Panic on US flight as...

AI summary

A United Airlines flight to New Orleans issued a hijacking alert after a passenger falsely claimed to possess a bomb and attempted to breach the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely, and the 34-year-old suspect was arrested by law enforcement upon arrival.

Key takeaways

  • A passenger on United Airlines flight 2174 falsely claimed to have a bomb.
  • The incident triggered a Level 4 threat alert, the highest aviation security warning.
  • Crew members successfully persuaded the suspect to move to the back of the plane.
  • The suspect was arrested by sheriff's deputies after the aircraft landed safely.
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