Terrifying moment a screaming passenger holding a small child is confronted on the United flight from San Francisco to Chicago – the stewardess is one of THREE people on the plane taken to hospital
- The furious passenger was kicked out by Chicago Police at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport early Sunday morning after reports of a “disruption” on United Flight 476.
- The flight had departed San Francisco heading for Chicago before the in-flight debacle which was captured on video by another passenger
- In the video, several flight attendants are seen in the crowded aisle facing a screaming woman, who was holding a small child, and she shouts, “Where is it?”
- One of the stewardesses is heard saying, “Ma’am, we’re landing”
- United Airlines released a statement saying a ‘disruptive’ passenger was removed by law enforcement
- Chicago police say three people on the plane were taken to a local hospital for observation
- It is unclear what triggered the passenger before the collapse occurred
A United Airways flight attendant had to be taken to a Chicago hospital for observation after an unruly passenger disrupted a flight on Sunday morning.
The furious passenger, who went by the name Sarah, was fired by Chicago police after the plane landed at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport early Sunday morning.
Police had been alerted to reports of a “disruption” to United Flight 476.
The plane had departed San Francisco bound for Chicago when the bizarre in-flight incident occurred and was caught on camera by another passenger.
In the video, several flight attendants are seen in the crowded aisle facing a screaming woman who was holding a small child and she shouts, “Where is it?” Fox News reported.
We hear one of the stewardesses say in a slightly panicked tone: “Madam, we are landing. Before saying, ‘Sarah, step back. To move back. Sarah, step back!’
The stewardess continues to tell her to “back off” as another stewardess is seen running to help her in front of the plane.
The woman whose child appears to be crying points her finger in the face of one of the flight attendants, while the other passengers remain seated and calm.
It is unclear what triggered the passenger before the collapse occurred.
The chaotic scene takes place on United Flight 476 after a passenger becomes enraged. She was later abducted by Chicago police who had taken her away when the plane arrived at the gate
Several flight attendants rushed towards the screaming woman during the early morning flight
A scene of the crowded aisles as other passengers tried to stay calm. The plane was heading to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport from San Francisco
Chicago police said three people on the plane were taken to a local hospital – Resurrection Hospital – for observation, according to a statement.
It is unclear what type of injuries the three people sustained, but United Airlines said there were no serious injuries.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Chicago Police Department and the FBI.
On Sunday, United Airlines released a statement saying that “a disruptive customer on a flight from San Francisco to Chicago was removed by law enforcement upon landing on Sunday.”
On Sunday, United Airlines released a statement saying that “a disruptive customer on a flight from San Francisco to Chicago was removed by law enforcement upon landing on Sunday.”
The statement continued: “A member of the flight crew has been taken to hospital for evaluation.”
After the terrifying incident, the airline expressed its gratitude to its crew.
“We are grateful to our crew for handling this difficult situation professionally and for putting the safety of our team and our customers first,” the statement read.
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