Delta Copilot Arrested in Cockpit Moments After Landing in San Francisco

A Delta flight from Minneapolis landed at San Francisco Airport on July 26—but what followed shocked everyone onboard.

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Just moments after touchdown at 9:35 p.m., nearly 10 officers stormed the aircraft and entered the cockpit.

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To passengers' surprise, the officers handcuffed and removed one of the copilots right from the cockpit.

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The arrest was reportedly part of an ongoing investigation assisted by Homeland Security and Contra Costa County authorities.

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A passenger described the dramatic moment as "traumatic"—officers in plainclothes and badges took the copilot down the aisle.

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No name has been released yet for the detained copilot. His fellow pilot appeared equally surprised by the arrest.

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Footage showed federal agents and possible air marshals involved in the arrest, leaving everyone on board confused.

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"Everyone was shocked and stunned," one traveler said, adding she "jumped in the car and cried" after getting picked up.

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