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By Mike Mitchell |
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January 28, 2010, Gregory Thomas Burns, age 33, a Sydney Center, New York, man, was arrested this morning on charges of interference with flight crew and attendants for his conduct aboard United Airlines Flight 223 on January 23, 2010, U.S. Attorney David M. Gaouette and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge James H. Davis announced. Burns, whose was charged in a sealed Criminal Complaint, was arrested without incident.
Burns appeared in U.S. District Court in
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According to the plane’s captain, he received a call from a flight
attendant, who reported that passenger Burns attempted to open the
aircraft’s door. The attendant further reported that Burns was
restrained by passengers. The captain then declared an in-flight
emergency, which resulted in immediately diverting to
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Once the plane landed safely at DIA, Burns was removed from the plane
and then detained. According to investigators, Burns drank multiple
beers and gin drinks before and during the flight. He also allegedly
took tranquilizer-type pills. Burns told the agents and officers that he
thought he was on the wrong aircraft and that the plane was on the
ground.
“The FBI would like to acknowledge the passengers’ efforts on United
Flight #223 to recognize and diffuse a disruptive and potentially
dangerous situation,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge James H. Davis.
“Everyone who flies should be on notice that actions and behavior that
are disruptive or violent, affecting the flight crew or passengers, will
be taken seriously. These crimes endanger everyone and the FBI will
continue to aggressively investigate and pursue federal charges.” |
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