A flight from New York to Chicago was forced to land in Detroit due a reported disturbance, officials said. The FBI responded to the scene in Michigan.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 9:24PMA flight from New York to Chicago was forced to land in Detroit Sunday due a reported disturbance, officials said. American Airlines flight 2819 from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport was diverted to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus, Michigan Sunday morning.
Wayne County Airport Authority Police responded to the reported disturbance aboard the diverted American Airlines flight. The FBI was also present on the scene, officials said. A spokesperson for the FBI confirmed that personnel from the FBI in Michigan responded to DTW Airport to investigate.American Airlines issued a statement, saying, "American Airlines flight 2819 diverted to Detroit due to a disruptive customer. The aircraft landed safely at DTW where law enforcement and medical personnel met the flight and the customer deplaned. We appreciate our customers for their patience and thank our crew for their professionalism."Related Topics
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