Jonathan Dunn, a former co-pilot for Delta Airlines, has been accused of making threats to shoot the captain mid-flight after a disagreement regarding a potential deviation from the designated route. A grand jury in the U.S. District Court of Utah has indicted Jonathan J. Dunn on charges of interfering with the crew of a commercial aircraft.
The captain’s identity remains undisclosed, as well as any details concerning the flight path or the events following the landing. Although Dunn was previously employed by Delta, an airline representative confirmed his departure from the company without providing additional information.
Who Is Jonathan Dunn?
Jonathan Dunn is reportedly from California according to court records and has been identified as the co-pilot who made a threatening statement towards the captain during a flight. No further information is currently available regarding his personal life. Dunn was a Federal Flight Deck Officer authorized to carry a firearm by the Transportation Security Administration. It is hoped that more information will become available in due course.
Former Delta co-pilot indicted for threatening to shoot captain mid-flight
Dunn was previously employed by Delta airline but he is no longer an employee. The supposed date of the incident where he allegedly threatened the captain midflight is August 22, 2022. Unfortunately, the Department of Transportation’s inspector general’s office did not reveal the airline or the flight’s destination. Dunn worked as a first officer for Delta at the time of the incident, an airline spokesman said to CBS News.
According to court documents, Dunn was accused of interfering with a flight crew on October 18, 2023. The charge was filed against him by a grand jury in Utah. The reported incident occurred more than a year ago. On the evening of October 31, 2023, a spokesperson from the Transportation Security Administration provided a statement to CBS News that, “TSA is aware of an incident involving a Federal Flight Deck Officer.”
The FFDO programme has reportedly removed Dunn from its roster, as per the agency’s announcement. However, due to an ongoing “pending investigation,” no further details were disclosed. Delta, on the other hand, confirmed Dunn’s termination from their employment in a statement to CBS News on Tuesday evening.
The airline refrained from commenting further until the investigation concludes. Additionally, a statement from Felicia Martinez, a representative for the District of Utah U.S. Attorney’s office, was also provided to CBS News. In the statement, he said, “at this stage in the case, we don’t have a lot of information to share without jeopardizing the integrity of the case.”
Possible Charges Against Jonathan Dunn
Interfering with flight crew members and attendants can result in a prison sentence of up to 20 years. A life sentence could be imposed on a someone who uses a deadly weapon to threaten or attack a member. Recent events involving Dunn’s actions have put passengers and aircraft crew in risk.
The date of Dunn’s court appearance is November 16, 2023. Before his planned arraignment, it is unclear if he is being represented by an attorney. The Federal Aviation Administration and the FBI are providing support to the Inspector General’s Office for their inquiry.
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