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CNN: Delta flight makes emergency landing after pilot says a passenger wanted to access the cockpit

"...Delta flight 2557, a Boeing 717 aircraft, had just taken off from Houston’s Hobby Airport when the pilot declared an emergency. Eight-five passengers and five crew members were on board, according to Delta. .."

https://lite.cnn.com/2026/02/18/us/delta-emergency-landing-houston

#aviation #emergency

Delta flight makes emergency landing after pilot says a passenger wanted to access the cockpit

A Delta Air Lines flight from Houston to Atlanta made an emergency landing early Wednesday after a passenger tried to access the cockpit, the pilot told air traffic controllers.

CNN
Feb 18 at 4:29pmWeb
Show threadW6KMEFeb 18
@ai6yr I mean, we all want to access the cockpit, don't we? Let's assume someone actually tried to force entry to the cockpit, and this is just more weirdly gutless reporting. Like cars than spin themselves off the road, that sort of thing.
Show threadMegan Lynch (she/her)Feb 18
@ai6yr It's the guy from the editorial cartoon about not needing the expertise of pilots because they're the "elite" and "the people" know better...
Show threadAI6YR BenFeb 18
@meganL lol