ABC News: U.S.: AA Passenger Rushed the Cockpit

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AA Passenger Rushed the Cockpit May 25th 2012, 15:57 A "disoriented" man accused of rushing the cockpit of an American Airlines plane was arrested at the Miami International Airport today. Two passengers on board the flight reportedly restrained the man as the tried to break into the cockpit, according to ABC News' Miami affiliate WPLG. The plane was American Airlines flight 320 from Montego Bay to Miami. Police responded to reports of an unruly passenger, according to the airport. "We had what appeared to be a 'disoriented' male passenger who stood up at his seat in the Main Cabin after landing in Miami as the flight was taxiing in," an American Airlines representative told ABC News. "He did not obey crewmember instructions to sit down and then moved toward the front of the aircraft where he was subdued. He was turned over to police upon arrival at the gate." The FBI's Miami field office said, "We are aware of an incident on a plane in bound to MIA today (AA 320) in which a passenger reportedly rushed the cockpit door. The FBI is investigating the alleged incident. Nevertheless the plane did land safely without damage to the plane or injuries."

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