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United Airlines flight declares 'hijacking code' after man tries to 'storm cockpit'
United Airlines flight UA2174 transmitted an emergency alert, informing authorities of a potential mid-air threat
A United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans declared a Level 4 threat after a passenger reportedly claimed a bomb and attempted to storm the cockpit, according to Irish Mirror.
The aircraft squawked 7500, signaling unlawful interference, while en route, with pilots maintaining the flight plan to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The incident occurred on UA2174, a Boeing 737 MAX 9, carrying 46 passengers and six crew members.
The man involved was moved to the rear of the cabin, where he was seated with crew members, and law enforcement subsequently met the aircraft on arrival. The flight landed safely in New Orleans at 11:16 pm CST after departing Newark at 9:27 pm EST on Monday.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office reports the 34-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of communicating false information about a planned act of arson and terrorising. All other passengers disembarked after the aircraft landed.
United Airlines confirmed that the flight landed safely following the disruptive incident, and noted that law enforcement met the aircraft upon arrival. Further details on the investigation or any additional outcomes have not been provided in the available material.