An American Airlines flight became disorderly on Sunday morning when a passenger reportedly bit another traveler and attempted to engage others in physical altercations. This chaotic event unfolded on Flight 3046 as it neared Philadelphia International Airport, having departed from Charlotte, North Carolina.
An audio recording, reviewed by Fox News Digital, reveals the pilot notifying air traffic control about the increasing tensions involving the disruptive passenger. “He just bit a passenger, and he’s trying to fight everybody,” the pilot stated in the recording released on LiveATC.
The flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia was met by medical personnel and law enforcement at its destination. The crew had requested police and emergency medical teams (EMTs) to be present upon their arrival. The pilot expressed uncertainty about the incident’s catalyst but mentioned the passenger’s potential mental health crisis, suggesting that law enforcement might be necessary as a precaution to support EMTs.
The pilot’s communication emphasized the need for both EMTs and law enforcement. “Can you pass along, we need EMTs as well as law enforcement,” the pilot requested. He speculated that the passenger might be hallucinating.
American Airlines confirmed to Fox News Digital that the passenger suffered from a medical emergency and received assistance from a medical professional onboard. Additional medical personnel met the passenger after the aircraft’s arrival. “Medical personnel met American Airlines flight 3046 at the gate for a customer experiencing a medical emergency,” the airline stated. “We appreciate the actions of our team members and the medical professional on board who assisted the customer as the flight arrived safely at Philadelphia (PHL).”
The interaction between the pilot and air traffic controller concluded on a lighter note, with the controller wishing the pilot a happy Father’s Day. “What a day, huh?” the pilot mentioned in the audio. “I’ll be sure to tell my daughters about this one.”
Bonny Chu is a Breaking and Trending News Writer for Fox News Digital.
