HOUSTON — A Delta Air Lines flight from Houston to Atlanta was temporarily grounded after police say it appears someone tried to breach the cockpit.
KTRK, Channel 2’s ABC affiliate in Houston, reports that police received a call about someone who tried to breach the cockpit on Delta Flight 2557.
Delta later clarified that the passenger “approached crew and customers but did not make contact with or attempt to access the flight deck.”
We have a reporter at the airport working to talk with passengers who were on the flight for Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.
ABC News confirmed that the flight was in the air for less than 15 minutes before it was diverted back to William P. Hobby Airport. Delta’s flight checker shows the flight is now en route to Atlanta.
“The safety of our customers and crew is paramount and Delta has zero tolerance for unruly behavior. We apologize to our customers for this experience and delay in their travels.”
Police have not identified the suspect.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued the following statement:
“Delta Air Lines Flight 2557 returned safely to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston around 5:40 a.m. local time on Wednesday, February 18, after the crew reported a passenger disturbance. The flight was headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The FAA will investigate.”
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