Unruly passenger forces emergency landing after mid‑flight urination
A highly unusual incident occurred on a flight from Chicago to Manchester, New Hampshire. A 25-year-old passenger ignored flight attendants' instructions and, in an act of defiance, urinated on the plane. He now faces prison time and a hefty fine.
12 July 2024 13:22
Air travel doesn't always go smoothly. Turbulence, delayed flights, annoying passengers, and motion sickness are common issues. However, an American from Oregon broke all norms of civilized society. The man exposed himself and started urinating because the flight attendant asked him to wait to use the restroom until the seatbelt sign was turned off.
The urinating man was detained by police
The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The man was supposed to be travelling from Chicago to Manchester, New Hampshire. However, his behaviour forced the crew to make an emergency landing in Buffalo. In a press statement, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York said, "Neil McCarthy, 25, of Oregon, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with indecent exposure, which carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine." Authorities stated that the flight, which took off from Chicago on Wednesday morning, was headed to Manchester, New Hampshire, but was diverted to Buffalo following the alleged incident."
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York added: "Police were called to Gate 2 at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, to respond to a report made by an American Airlines flight that a man exposed himself and urinated in the aisle of the aircraft while the plane was in flight."
Did the man have a problem holding his urine?
Detained 25-year-old Neil McCarthy explained that he had drunk a few whiskey drinks before boarding his first flight from Portland, Oregon. During a layover in Chicago, he drank even more, which filled his bladder. He also added that he has a problem with urination.
The passenger faces a hefty penalty
For indecent exposure and urinating on the plane, Neil McCarthy faces a substantial penalty. The man could face up to six months in jail and a $7000 fine.
After the emergency landing in Buffalo, the other passengers continued their journey without major issues. An American Airlines spokesperson did not say whether the troublesome passenger had been completely banned from the airline.
Source: "Fox59"
