Passenger charged after threatening flight attendants, banging on cockpit door

A New Jersey man was charged with threatening flight passengers, attendants and crew members on a flight from Miami, Florida, to Newark, New Jersey.

Based on the criticism, Luis Vaquero made “threats of bodily violence in opposition to a disabled minor and mocking a gaggle of Jewish passengers.”

It mentioned that he additionally threatened a flight attendant once they refused to serve him extra alcohol.

When the airplane arrived at Newark Liberty Worldwide Airport on Sunday, the captain made an announcement that legislation enforcement can be eradicating a passenger, based on the criticism.

It mentioned that Vaquero then left his seat and commenced banging on the flight deck door and cursing on the captain whereas the airplane was taxiing.

When the airplane arrived on the gate, the criticism mentioned the captain emerged from the flight deck and Vaquero approached him, screaming in his face and threatening him till legislation enforcement officers boarded the airplane and escorted Vaquero off.

“The defendant is charged with threatening flight crew members and passengers whereas touring to Newark,” Performing United States Lawyer Vikas Khanna mentioned in a press launch. “We’re dedicated to conserving the skies protected for flying and can prosecute those that criminally intrude with the professionals chargeable for guaranteeing passenger security.”

“All of it culminated in a terrifying assault and tried breach of the flight deck when witnesses say he banged on the cockpit door and confronted the pilot,” Performing Particular Agent in Cost Terence G. Reilly mentioned within the launch.

“The harrowing flight and different related incidents onboard airplanes not too long ago are creating stress and concern for fliers and crew members,” Reilly added. “FBI Newark has a warning for many who suppose it will not be an enormous deal—they’re breaking federal legislation, and they are going to be delivered to justice.”