Passenger Attack Forces Plane to Land at Bradley Airport

On Tuesday night, May 27, 2025, an American Airlines flight traveling from an unspecified location to Chicago O'Hare International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. According to air traffic control audio, a passenger attacked a flight attendant, pinning them to the ground. The pilot reported to air traffic control, "We got a call from the number one flight attendant who said the passenger kind of pinned the flight attendant down on the ground." Other passengers intervened, helping to restrain the assailant until the plane landed. Police apprehended the man upon arrival. The suspect, identified as a male from Kansas, faces charges related to the assault. The flight attendant's condition is currently unknown. The incident highlights the importance of passenger safety and the role of fellow travelers in intervening during emergencies.