Man pees in aisle of plane, American Airlines flight diverted: DOJ
What caused the American Airlines flight to divert?
The American Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight was diverted due to an oven fire in the forward galley, causing a mechanical issue on board. The flight from Texas to North Carolina landed safely at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. No one was injured in the incident.
Where was the flight originally traveling from and to?
The American Airlines Boeing 737 flight was originally traveling from Chicago, Illinois, to Manchester, New Hampshire. The flight was operated by Envoy Air and had to make an emergency landing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in New York due to a disruptive passenger.
What charges were laid against the 25-year-old man?
The 25-year-old man was charged with indecent exposure in connection to the incident on the American Airlines flight, where he reportedly exposed himself and urinated in the plane's aisle. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $5,000 fine.