United Airlines flight forced to land in Orlando after woman bites crew member
The woman was escorted off the plane after becoming "aggressive and disruptive", the airline said.
A United Airlines flight to New Jersey was forced to land in Orlando after an “aggressive passenger” got into a scuffle with a crew member, biting a piece of the employee’s shirt during the altercation.
The airline said United flight 762 was headed to Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday when it was diverted to Orlando after the woman became "disruptive."
In a video obtained by TMZ, the woman can be seen yelling and hurling insults at passengers and crew members, as staff members try to hold her back.
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As workers try to restrain her with zip ties, the woman can be seen taking a bite out of one flight attendant's uniform, tearing a shoulder pad off his shirt.
“Let go of me I’m a f------ girl, what are you trying to do, kill me? Why are you guys standing here watching a girl get handcuffed for nothing?” the woman screamed.
The woman was eventually escorted off the plane by police, much to the delight of passengers, who can be heard cheering and clapping.
"United Flight 762 from Miami to Newark stopped in Orlando on Tuesday evening after a passenger became aggressive and disruptive,” United Airlines said in a statement.
"Our flight attendants worked to de-escalate the situation and protect other customers and after landing in Orlando, law enforcement met the flight, and the passenger was removed.
"We’re grateful to our team for their professionalism and for looking out for the safety of our customers and their fellow United employees."
The Orlando Police Department told FOX 35 that the passenger was taken to hospital for a medical evaluation.
No arrest has been made.
