A man named Rony Gomez-Alberto was taken into custody following an incident on United Airlines flight 2174. The event occurred on Monday, November 9, when Gomez-Alberto allegedly claimed to have a bomb and attempted to enter the cockpit.
The flight, departing from Newark International Airport, was en route to New Orleans. It carried 46 passengers and six crew members. The disturbance began around 11:20 p.m., according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto.
Authorities charged the 34-year-old with communicating false information about planned arson and terrorizing. He was arrested and held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Gomez-Alberto is also wanted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as reported by WWLTV.
The pilots of the flight issued a “Level 4” alert. This alert signifies a potential breach of the cockpit. They communicated the threat to other United flights using the ACARS messaging system, according to Simple Flying.
The aircraft landed safely at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport where all passengers and crew disembarked without harm. Law enforcement met the aircraft upon arrival, as confirmed by a United Airlines spokesperson to Simple Flying.
The FBI indicated that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana will decide if Gomez-Alberto will face federal charges.
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