‘Disruptive passenger’ who tried to enter cockpit removed from plane

A “disruptive passenger” on a flight from London to Los Angeles tried to enter the cockpit of the plane, forcing an emergency landing in Utah.

Footage captures the moment the individual was removed from the Virgin Airlines aircraft in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, 26 July.

The unidentified passenger on flight VS141 from London Heathrow was physically detained by flight crew members and other passengers.

“Our cabin crew are highly trained to deal with any individuals that may impact the experience for others,” Virgin Airlines said following the incident.

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