A disturbing incident occurred on a flight when a passenger became violent and used racist and anti-gay slurs. The man, who appeared to be intoxicated, had been yelling and then assaulted the person sitting next to him, also hitting their computer. Other passengers intervened, restraining him and using tape to secure him to his seat.

The incident was captured on video, showing shocked passengers looking on as the man was subdued. A woman passenger had attempted to assist after the initial assault. Further details of the incident are available, including the actions of the passengers and the events leading up to the altercation.