Screaming Flight Attendant Freaks Out on Plane: ‘I Am Not Responsible for Crashing This Plane!’
- Posted on March 9, 2012 at 4:55pm by
Mytheos Holt
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An American Airlines flight attendant on a plane from Dallas to Chicago apparently had a bit of a breakdown as the plane was preparing to take off — a breakdown that very nearly derailed the entire takeoff — as she apparently told passengers that a “technical difficulty” had taken place, even though no such difficulty existed, and refused to back down from the assertion, screaming repeatedly about it as she was escorted off the plane.
Q13 Fox has a fairly comprehensive explanation of the incident:
An American Airlines flight attendant disrupted a flight Friday morning as it was about to take off from Dallas Fort/Worth en route to Chicago, saying over the aircraft intercom system that the plane was going to crash, alluding to 9/11 terrorist attacks and ranting about the airline’s bankruptcy reorganization, passengers said.[...]
Two flight attendants were injured in the incident and were taken to a local hospital. No passengers were injured, and they were never in danger, an airline spokeswoman said.
The flight attendant who caused the commotion continued to scream as she was handcuffed by police and placed into a police car, passengers on the flight told the Tribune after they exited the plane at Chicago O’Hare.
Fox News adds this:
“We are not taking off,” the female flight attendant said as the plane was taxiing on the runway, according to the passengers. “We’re having technical difficulties. We are heading back to the gate.”
Although another crew member told passengers to disregard her warning, the flight attendant kept ranting about technical problems.[...]
“Captain,” she said. “I am not responsible for crashing this plane.
Video was also recorded of the incident. In it, the flight attendant can be heard shrieking something that sounds like “Get out of the way.” The rest of her screams are inaudible. Readers can watch below:
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Comments (99)
RedDawn2012
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 8:43pmShe’s bipolar and was off her meds and had a severe manic episode. The hellacious screaming is often part of that. I had a relative go through that, screaming in public that she was Jesus. This is “Exorcist” stuff and not fun to watch. She should be fired for safety reasons, and flight crew cabin attendants should be screened for stability the same as the pilots are … currently they are not screened.
Report Post »rickroland
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 9:18amSorry, but her being “bipolar and off her meds” doesn’t explain what happened at all.
In fact, it’s quite possible that her meds are responsible for her erratic behavior.
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 10:49amwhy is her name never given?part of the campaign to shield the“ mentally ill”.from responsibilit?.Didn’t someone just kill another person in a mental health facility a week ago?he too didn’t have his name released.[though he was killed himself].of course no one in the media covering these stories even alludes to the fact they’re not releasing names of mentally ill people. a new policy that is being imposed on u swithout even telling us of this new policy?more indocreination.
Report Post »MCDAVE
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 11:03am@RICK I agree with you,the meds sometimes make people worse..the medical profession has a drug for everything, may not always be the best solution..look at how many kids in schools are drugged to control behavior problems..when i was a kid the teachers controlled the problem kids with her BOARD OF EDUCATION paddle.
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:30pmAnd, it could be that SHE SAW OR HEARD SOMETHING THAT SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE and then it was covered up.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:32pmIt reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode! Of course, most of the News does, these days.
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 2:25pm@luckerw
Great Twilight-Zone episode. Maybe the best approach could have been like the flight-attendant that said, “screw-this-took-some-alcholic drinks-popped-the-emerg.-slid-down-the-shoot! Now that’s an exit
Report Post »BarackStalin
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 2:50pmWhen did public ranting become grounds for being pinned to the ground by a group of by-standers?
Isn’t that assault and kidnapping if it happens anywhere except on a plane?
Only “acceptable” speech is allowed within 1,000 feet of an airport, subway, train station, bus station, freeway or crowded thoroughfare because the terrorists have officially won.
And if you do see something suspicious, you’d better remain silent or men will pin you to the ground and haul you off to a cage for daring to say it out loud.
Report Post »jcvillar
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 5:04pmShe was telling the truth. There WAS a technical problem. It is obvious that a screw had come loose causing a critical component to fall off its rocker and run on its rims. Had the plane actually lifted off, this would have resulted in at least a partial collapse of the flooring, requiring the stewardess to go about the cabin without a full deck.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 7:58pm“Airplane III”!
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 7:33pmPer news reports she is bipolar & lost many friends on 9/11. PTSD?
Report Post »EP46
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 7:05amI also heard that she has mental illness…..but good ole‘ msnbc was calling her all sorts of ’cruel’ names….sounds like an ‘individual’ who has been ‘attacked’ by media….sorta like ‘the Fluke’ !!!!
Report Post »LogicalMetaphysician
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 7:30pmInsanity Wave: The statistical increase in senseless murder, mayhem, and general chaotic behavior.
Report Post »Darla_K
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 9:15amYes, good thing she didn’t pull out a weapon.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:49pmIt’s just an increase in ratio to the increase in Population and decrease in Economic Activity.
On the other hand… INSANITY maybe causing Global Warming :)
Report Post »LCrabb04
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 7:00pmI feel sorry for this woman. She’s probably been working for hours on end, been snapped at by a frustrated passenger for something that wasn’t remotely her fault, and to top it all off she hears an odd thumping sound as they are leaving the airport. AND NO ONE IS LISTENING!!!!! Should she have been removed? Yes. Should she be evaluated and helped? Yes. Does she deserve our cruel and (let’s face it) ignorant comments? Not in the least. Please, let’s assume this poor woman needs a vacation.
Report Post »Grannie4news
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:21pm@LC Rabb 04: A voice of reason. Too bad more not like you. A breakdown is not pretty. I feel for her.
Report Post »amymichelle26
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:19amI do feel sorry for this woman but if you think her behavior was from working too much and in need of a vacation you are seriously confused. This episode was certainly a severe mental breakdown, if not her being off her medicine.
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:32pmI must agree! We are TOO QUICK TO CONDEMN OUR FELLOW AMERICANS. Until we know the TRUE facts and NOT just what the false media claims, let’s support her, at least, let’s not CONDEMN HER.
Report Post »tailwind
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:45pmPeople we do not know this women or what she is going through in life. We don’t know if she was flying during 911 or what her story is. I know for a fact that Flight Attendants are often over worked and underpaid. Taking and receiving crap from everyone while not being respected for their jobs or their duty as a crew. My wife an ex flight attendant would come home sometimes in tears with what people said or tried to do slapping her butt just being mean and not respectful. It happens all the time. Look at what’s his name not putting his phone away just listen and respect them and their job. This lady lost it but how can you rush to judgment when you do not know her. For those of you who mock and poke fun what is funny about a person loosing it? Do you hear the screams? Do you here the fear in this women’s voice. Its not a joke
Matt. 7:1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
Report Post »Stryker
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:55pmAgreed, no one knows the situation but that is a TOTAL out of context use of that scripture my friend. And….contrails….just sayin’ :)
Report Post »booger71
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 8:40pmFlight attendant-just one of many jobs bi-polar people should not be allowed to hold
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:35amWhat you say may be true. That said- I have little respect for flight attendants anymore. One of the last times I flew it was from Kuwait to Dulles and my 7-year old son ended up throwing up on himself and in his seat. Flight attendants would do nothing to help me. They brought me a napkin. One napkin. And they never came back to collect it. So, I made my way to the bathroom to throw it away and was scolded because I walked through the galley with a vomit-drenched napkin. And this was business-class. I will never forget that. And now with all the TSA crap, I may never fly again. Finally, I don’t care if she was bipolar and off her meds. If the pilot had gone off his rocker and it was discovered that he was on pain medication would you still have the same sympathy as for the flight attendant who didn’t take her meds? If a person can be held responsible for a car accident because they were on tylenol 3 at the time, then the flight attendant should be held responsible for her actions when not on the meds she is suppose to take.
Report Post »Darla_K
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 9:07amYou want this lady in charge of your flight? Just sayin’….
Report Post »bdandsl
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:34pmWhy, couldn’t someone in the forword cabin be recording this? Another reason to add to the long list of reasons I don’t fly!
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:56amUpon first hearing of this, I immediately felt for this woman. Because I knew there are cruel people out there who will use another person’s misfortune to mock and laugh at. Fortunately there were some kind passengers who, after restraining her, at least tried to reason with her and comfort her. Of course I also understand that passengers on the plane would be worried that something really MIGHT BE wrong with the plane. That would scare me. So I hope the pilot explained that the plane was okay.
Report Post »BOUGHT YOUR SILO YET?
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:40amThere was something wrong with the phallangie I bet.
Report Post »bitter clinger
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:19pmI have a feeling that she is not going to lose her job.
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:28pmWe NEED her to lose her job. Didn’t you hear? People on unemployment help our economy.
Report Post »BadBeau77
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:13pmWow!! Ok, so we actually have the nads to call the left insensitive?? My God people, this woman could be your sister or mother! People don’t have episodes like this for the fun of it, and it really can happen to anybody. What’s happening to everyone? Try thinking for one minute if this happened to someone you cared about and read all this crap you all are putting out there. Yeah, the people on the left are just terrible people aren’t they? Look in the mirror the next time you want to say that.
Report Post »NoNannyState4me
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:38pmI have a better idea, how about we take away the authority the Feds give stewardesses and make them behave like normal people or they can all be hauled out in cuffs screaming.
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:53ammost likely she made a mistake-like not knowing her voice was being broadcast-and instead of admitting it her pride prevented her from admitting she made an error-she resorted to crazy behavior. better to be perceived as having a mental breakdown then as having made a mistake. that’s why she deflected to talk of 9-11anything to evade any mistake she might have made. nothing but pride-mental illness gets sympathy-not being incompetant or in error.why is her name not released? had it been a passenger it would have.
Report Post »Cemetery
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:07pmFinal Destination anyone?
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 6:02pmAs crazy as that would have had to been for the other passengers on the plane, did anyone notice how many people pulled out their smartphones to video it? Anything you do in a public setting is subject to being videoed and uploaded to the internet at any given time. Yikes!
Report Post »LANE131
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:53pmYou mean like obama, he’s bat crazy too.
Report Post »Xavier_Holden
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:48pmNow we all know how to get off the plane when you are sitting on the tarmac for hours and the airline wont give you food or water.
Report Post »123456beatriz
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:46pmPoor woman. She sounds like a demon possession!
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:35pmYou people have absolutely NO COMPASSION yet you believe everything you read. No wonder this country is in such bad shape and no wonder Obama is President. YOU ARE AT FAULT.
Report Post »MrOVW
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:27pm“Cocaine is hell of a drug” ~ Rick James Bitch.
Report Post »I support God's Israel!
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:34pmYou are a PATHETIC person to come up with an assumption or conclusion like this without facts. SHAME ON YOU.
Report Post »KevINtampa
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:25pmIf me or you suffers a legitimate nervous breakdown such as this on a plane I have no doubt that we would immediately be sent to a federal pound me in the *** prison. I wonder how they will treat one of their own? If they are wolves, she will simply be cast from pack after a few snarls and snaps. If they are hogs, they will eat her alive.
Report Post »lstoddard004
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:24pmI thought I heard her singing “one pill makes you larger” lyrics of Jefferson Airplane song. No, never mind, she’s a nutcase gone wild. Psych evaluation is in order.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:21pmI suppose she’s part of the OWS movement, as is many who are closet OWS.
Report Post »MBA
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:16pmThe liberals are spreading their drugs to everyone–the entire country is filled with crazies. Geez folks, get a grip!
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:13pmShe accidentally drank from the Pilots cup of coffee. Poor girl. She really needs to switch to Decaf.
Report Post »Seagal45
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:12pm@Mark0331, thanks for the laugh!
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:11pm…
Report Post »Was she paid to cause this scare, by George Soros or some other Obama buddy?
She might be part of the “occupy” movement. She should be thoroughly investigated.
CatB
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:19pmMy first thought was OWS .. .or she is crazy … of course one doesn’t exclude the other! In fact it is a condition you need to join the OWS movement
Report Post »texasoysterman
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:07pmMaybe I’m being insensitive, but they let people that are bipolar be flight attendants? Wouldn’t that be a safety issue?
Report Post »000degrees
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:16pmBetter that the incident occurred on the ground
Report Post »PurpleNurse67
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:10pmGasp!!!!! Surely people with mental illness aren’t allowed in society like that!!
Surprise! There are lawyers, physicians, nurses, teachers, and basically any other profession you can think of – who suffer from bipolar disorder. In fact, I bet someone you love has bipolar disorder. Maybe you know about it, maybe you don’t.
If you don’t mean to be insensitive, don’t be!
Report Post »mauijonny
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 3:08amNo one said she shouldn’t be “let into society.” However, someone who‘s in charge of several people’s safety should be required to be ABLE to do so. I don’t want a bi-polar person in charge of any part of my life or the life of others I love. Would you let her baby-sit your kids?
Beyond that, I do feel sympathy for her problems.
Report Post »PurpleNurse67
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 2:47pmMauiJohnny,
Like I said, there are probably many people you have entrusted with your life or the lives of those you love who have bipolar. The issue is not that she has bipolar – the issue is that she is either unmedicated or undermedicated. If she were well-controlled, I would not have a problem with her flying the plane! (provided she was a pilot!) Nor would I have a problem with her taking care of my kids. Similarly, I would not want a flight attendant (or babysitter) who had uncontrolled diabetes or seizure disorder. But controlled with the proper medication, I would take no issue. Our society seems to need to separate “mental illness” from “medical illness” when in fact they should be viewed similarly.
In times of stress, people with illness (bipolar, seizure, diabetes) often need adjustments in medication. Perhaps this woman was under a lot of stress and needed a dose change? Whatever the case, she needs our compassion and understanding.
And should your child ever be diagnosed with a mental illness, I hope you don’t just hand him a list of “approved job settings”, but instead teach him the importance of taking his medication and vigilantly monitoring the disease, and encourage him in the direction of his dreams.
Report Post »Seagal45
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:01pmMaybe someone forgot their medicine? Holy cow. Another reason I don’t fly.
Report Post »Mark0331
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:09pmShe took her medicine, LSD…baaaaad trip sounds like.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:00pmAlso today there was a family tossed off a plane due to their 2 year old crying too loud if the report was correct. This world has gone mad.
Report Post »Ducky 1
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:05pmI think we are being told that “crazy” is the new normal! The world is upside dowm!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:20pmand inside out!
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 5:48pmDUCKY 1, Of course it’s upside down. It’s run by Democrats, Socialists, Communists, and other such radicals.
Report Post »AmazingGrace8
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 2:40pmI don’t understand getting kicked off the plane. After 2K and getting on another flight, if the child crys again, do they kick them off again? Government will step in and take care of this problem like when people were whining about standing in line for too long at the post-office…solution (I think Glenn had this story awhile back), took down the clock! Child? born in a belly (womb) of a woman…put the child in the belly of the plane.,,,(familiar surroundings & belly-room-can’t hear the crys) This sounds crazy? The world has gone crazy!
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