In shocking footage, an American Airlines passenger is seen being restrained by airline staff after attempting to enter the cockpit of the aircraft.
This incident took place on April 24 aboard American Airlines Flight 950, which was traveling from São Paulo, Brazil, to New York City.
The video captures a woman being held down as she stood near the cockpit door, eventually being knocked to the floor.
While one airline employee held onto her shirt, another passenger shouted in Portuguese. The commotion occurred in the first-class section of the plane.
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The footage captures an American Airlines passenger being subdued by airline staff after attempting to breach the cockpit. (NewsX)
The later part of the video features both the man and woman shouting at the staff as they desperately try to handle the situation. According to the New York Post, both individuals were taken off the flight.
Following the incident, the flight, which was headed to John F. Kennedy International Airport, “returned to the gate before departure due to a security concern on board,” stated the airline.
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This occurrence happened during a flight from São Paulo, Brazil, to New York City on April 24, 2025. (NewsX)
In a statement to Fox News Digital, American Airlines expressed, “The safety and security of our customers and team members is our highest priority, and we appreciate our customers’ understanding.”
The airline also mentioned that the plane was “greeted by law enforcement” and took off again at 12:55 a.m.
American Airlines expressed gratitude to customers “for their understanding” following the incident. (NewsX)
In a separate incident last November, another disruptive passenger on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Texas injured a crew member before being taken into custody.
Fox News Digital’s Kyle Schmidbauer contributed to this report.
