FBI investigates disturbance on diverted flight at Detroit Metro Airport


No current threat to the public

The FBI is responding to a disturbance aboard a diverted flight at Detroit Metro Airport Sunday afternoon (March 29). (Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved)

Romulus, Mich. – The FBI responded to a disturbance aboard a diverted flight at Detroit Metro Airport Sunday.

The Wayne County Airport Authority said the flight is an American Airlines plane.

The FBI’s Detroit field office confirmed the investigation and said there is no current threat to the public.

American Airlines released the following statement: “American Airlines flight 2819 diverted to Detroit (DTW) 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.”

According to FlightAware, the flight to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago left John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City at 8:59 a.m. and was diverted, landing at DTW at 11:08 a.m.

The flight is expected to depart DTW for Chicago at 5:56 p.m. Sunday.

Local 4 has a crew on the scene.


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