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US F-16s escort passenger airplane in Colorado

Colorado Springs, USA - Due to an unruly passenger

Two US F-16 fighter jets escorted an AirTran Boeing 737/700 airliner to Colorado Springs airport following the alarm launched by cabin crew due to the presence of an unruly passenger on board. According to the report, the 25-year-old man, arrested right after landing, was intoxicated and suddenly became violent and aggressive against the staff, creating problems in cabin before locking himself in...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1113373
Rome, Italy, 01/11/2010 11:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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