“Unruly” passenger on Delta plane from ATL to LAX bites a fellow passenger, punches others

Delta plane in front of a hangar

ATLANTA, GA — Some passengers on a Delta flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles have a story to tell. 

The FAA says the Delta crew aboard flight 501 reported an “unruly” passenger.

Apparently, the man bit a passenger and punched several others.  He was escorted off the plane and taken to the hospital for a mental evaluation.

The passenger’s name has not been released, but he could face serious charges and a hefty fine.

WSB Radio’s Sabrina Cupit contributed to this story.