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Pilot reports passenger bit a fellow flyer on plane approaching Philadelphia: "He's trying to fight everybody"

A passenger on an American Airlines flight became violent and bit another traveler while approaching Philadelphia. The pilot reported that the individual was "trying to fight everybody." Law enforcement was requested to meet the aircraft upon landing.

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New reports identify the flight route as Charlotte to Philadelphia and suggest a medical emergency caused the behavior.

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  1. American Airlines passenger bites fellow flyer near Philadelphia

    A passenger on an American Airlines flight became violent and bit another traveler while approaching Philadelphia. The pilot reported that the individual was "trying to fight everybody." Law enforcement was requested to meet the aircraft upon landing.

    What's confirmed:

    • A passenger on an American Airlines flight bit another passenger while approaching Philadelphia.
    • The pilot stated the passenger was "trying to fight everybody."
    • Law enforcement was requested to meet the flight in Philadelphia.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The passenger was hallucinating midflight.
    • The unruly behavior followed a medical emergency.
    • The flight was on a route from Charlotte to Philadelphia.
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