United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are conducting investigations following reports that an unauthorized person was seated in the cockpit during a flight carrying the Colorado Rockies baseball team. The incident, which allegedly occurred on an April 10 flight to Toronto, was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and has since prompted significant concern over flight safety protocols.
Upon learning of the incident, United Airlines took immediate action by grounding the pilots involved, pending the outcome of the investigation. In a statement, the airline expressed its disturbance over the footage showing the unauthorized individual in the flight deck while the aircraft was on autopilot at cruising altitude. This occurrence constitutes a severe violation of United Airlines’ stringent safety and operational policies.
Details about the identity of the person seen in the cockpit remain unclear, as the original recording of the incident has reportedly been removed from online platforms. Efforts by CBS News Colorado to gather further information from the FAA and the Colorado Rockies have not yet yielded responses.
This event raises serious questions about the adherence to aviation security measures and the potential implications for airline safety. Both United Airlines and the FAA are treating the matter with the utmost seriousness to prevent any similar incidents in the future.
Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, cbsnews.com
