A scene straight out of a movie unfolded on Monday at New York’s JFK Airport when federal agents boarded a Delta Airlines flight immediately after landing to arrest the copilot. The operation stunned passengers, who were still in their seats, when an officer entered the cockpit and proceeded with the arrest.
According to official reports, the copilot faces charges related to a previous investigation involving improper manipulation of flight controls during an earlier operation. While Delta has not released the pilot’s name, the airline confirmed it is fully cooperating with authorities and that the individual had not been assigned to flights since the initial internal complaints surfaced.
The flight had arrived from Atlanta and landed without incident. However, the arrest caused confusion and concern among those on board, who were not given immediate information about what was happening.
Were passengers at risk during the flight?
According to the preliminary investigation, there was no direct threat during the recent flight. The arrest warrant is linked to past incidents that are now under serious review.
This event reignites debate over background checks and psychological monitoring in the U.S. aviation industry.