Passengers on a Delta Airlines flight sprung into motion as a reticent, unruly traveler – described as “aggressive” – broke free and caused pandemonium within the air.
A world flight that departed from Paris and was sure for Detroit, Michigan, was diverted to a Canadian airport after the 34-year-old passenger began to intimidate fellow travelers and flight crew, based on the report.
“Someone was behaving aggressively and refused to calm down. We desired to get here as soon as possible. It was a bit scary,” said passenger Dena Haddad WXYZ Detroit.
The behavior of the unidentified man was allegedly so erratic that airline staff stopped him.
Nicolas Fougere, passenger on board the plane, said Fox 2 that his fellow passenger saw the suspect and one other traveler arguing before he was apprehended by the crew.
![Canadian authorities are boarding Delta Airlines Flight 97 after it was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday due to an unruly passenger.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Delta-97-3.jpg?w=1024)
![An unidentified suspect is being escorted by the police from a Delta plane.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Delta-97-1.jpg?w=1024)
“The one who was sitting next to me tried to go to the bathroom – and saw two people arguing. The crew told her to go to a different bathroom,” she said.
The suspect broke freed from the initial restraints before the plane touched down, only to have five to 6 other passengers pounce on him until they made an emergency landing, by outlet.
The plane – carrying 261 passengers – made an emergency landing at Stephenville Dymond Airport in Newfoundland, Canada after a six-hour flight. based on FlightAware.
![An unidentified suspect is being escorted by the police from a Delta plane.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Delta-97-2.jpg?w=1024)
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Customs quickly arrested the suspect.
“What am I under arrest for?” the suspect asked officers while being escorted from the plane in an onboard video that was shared online.
Local resident Randy Alexander took pictures of the unidentified suspect being escorted from the plane by Canadian authorities.
![The alleged unruly passenger is seen handcuffed by the police in the aisle of the plane.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Delta.jpg?w=1024)
![The alleged unruly passenger is seen handcuffed by the police in the aisle of the plane.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Delta-2.jpg?w=1024)
Delta Flight 97 finally left Stephenville for Detroit on Friday afternoon.
The Post contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Stephenville for more information.
“He was able to throw his hands. Your complete rear of the plane was interacting with it,” one other passenger told WXYZ.
Delta Airlines condemned the incident, saying it had “zero tolerance” for the suspect’s behavior.
“Unruly behavior, especially when it potentially threatens the protection of our customers and flight crew. This unruly client was removed in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador and placed within the custody of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. read statement.
Last month, a person aboard an Asiana Airlines flight to Daegu, South Korea, opened the plane’s door in mid-air, telling authorities he was “uncomfortable.”
In March, a passenger on a Delta Airlines flight in Los Angeles was arrested after by chance opening the emergency exit door and deploying the emergency deadbolt before takeoff.
“After we arrived in Canada and saw the police cars, we felt secure and well,” said one other passenger on the horrific Paris-Detroit flight.