A co-pilot was arrested at San Francisco International Airport shortly after Delta Flight 2809 landed from Minneapolis. Passengers onboard witnessed about 10 federal agents boarding the plane and quickly entering the cockpit. The co-pilot was then removed from the flight, handcuffed, and escorted off the aircraft.
Passengers and crew appeared shocked by the sudden event, with some describing the situation as frightening and traumatic. Authorities said the arrest was carried out in cooperation with the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, which had issued a warrant. Details about the reason for the arrest have not been disclosed.