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[dbaker]

Statement on American Airlines Flight 1238

CHICAGO, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines Flight 1238 landed safely in Chicago this afternoon after a passenger unsuccessfully attempted to enter the plane's cockpit. The male individual was physically restrained by other passengers. This appears to be an isolated incident and law enforcement officials now have the individual in custody.

[dbaker]

Statement on American Airlines Flight 1238

CHICAGO, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines Flight 1238 landed safely in Chicago this afternoon after a passenger unsuccessfully attempted to enter the plane's cockpit. The male individual was physically restrained by other passengers. This appears to be an isolated incident and law enforcement officials now have the individual in custody.

[tfung]

interesting how they didn't comment on what nationality the individual was, and also what his motives were....

[tfung]

interesting how they didn't comment on what nationality the individual was, and also what his motives were....

[daa]

CNN reported the person was a minor with mental impairment traveling with a parent

[daa]

CNN reported the person was a minor with mental impairment traveling with a parent

[dbaker]

Suspect in cockpit break-in held on federal charge

CHICAGO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A 31-year-old mentally ill man was charged on Tuesday with interfering with a flight crew, after he allegedly broke into the cockpit of a Chicago-bound airliner, causing the plane to pitch and triggering a distress call that sent military jets speeding to the scene.

[dbaker]

Suspect in cockpit break-in held on federal charge

CHICAGO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A 31-year-old mentally ill man was charged on Tuesday with interfering with a flight crew, after he allegedly broke into the cockpit of a Chicago-bound airliner, causing the plane to pitch and triggering a distress call that sent military jets speeding to the scene.