Shocked passengers and a plane that must turn. This Saturday, August 16, a flight from the Air France company between Paris and Dakar was interrupted by a very agitated passenger.
Less than two hours after takeoff, this passenger began to walk around the hall, shouting and threw himself into the head of the cabin, trying to strangle him, shouting “I want to kill.” It was then dominated by navigation staff with the help of a doctor on board.
A serious situation that obviously led the captain to immediately decide to go around the Paris-Charles-de Gaulle airport while the device flew over Bordeaux.
Emergency and police services intervened during the landing of Boeing 777 to take care of the very agitated passenger. For passengers, it was still necessary to wait for a new crew to mobilize so that the plane could leave for its final destination. It should be said that the attacked cabinet was very surprised by the event. The flight was able to start from Paris at 9:27 pm an investigation has been opened and a prosecution against the passenger is expected.
Air France evokes “inappropriate behavior”
Contacted by BFM Business, Air France “confirms that the AF718 flight crew of August 16, 2025 making the connection between Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle and Dakar decided to return to their initial airport due to the inappropriate behavior of a client, which requires that crew members dominate with the help of customers and backed by a voluntary doctor.
“The client was arrested by the police upon arrival in Paris-Charles de Gaulle after the flight landing at 7:31 pm (local time) and confident at the medical service of the airport,” continues the company.
“Air France regrets the inconvenience that this event has been able to cause other clients who travel aboard the theft and remember that the safety of their customers and crews is their absolute priority. In case of medical emergency, the cabin staff is trained in first aid. If necessary, they can approach health professionals present on board. It is in this context that this doctor can be asked about a little.” “
Source: BFM TV
