Key takeaways:
- Former Delta Air Lines co-pilot Jonathan J. Dunn has been federally indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot the captain of a commercial flight last year.
- Delta Air Lines released a statement saying they “do not tolerate any form of threatening behavior on board our aircraft.”
- Dunn is facing up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
A former Delta Air Lines co-pilot has been federally indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot the captain of a commercial flight last year if he diverted the plane due to a medical emergency.
The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General said in a news release Tuesday that Jonathan J. Dunn was indicted on Oct. 18 for interfering with the crew of a commercial airline flight.
The incident occurred on an Aug. 22, 2022, flight, the Department of Transportation’s inspector general’s office said in a news release. However, the airline and the flight’s origin and destination were not specified.
According to court documents obtained by CBS News, Dunn allegedly told the captain they would be shot multiple times if the captain diverted the flight.
Delta Air Lines released a statement saying they “do not tolerate any form of threatening behavior on board our aircraft.” The airline said they are cooperating with the investigation and that the safety of their passengers and crew is their top priority.
Dunn is facing up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. He is currently out on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 14.
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