Skip navigation

Passenger tries to force way into cockpit

Man detained, intended to read a manifesto over plane's sound system

  Top slideshows
Koya-san World Heritage Site
EPA
  World Heritage Sites
From amazing to mysterious, view the natural, cultural, archaeological and architectural wonders of the world.
Image: Waimea Canyon, Kauai
Lonely Planet Images
  Polynesian paradise
The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect vacation destination for travelers of all types.
Image: The Pitons seen from Anse Chastanet
  Caribbean way of life
From chic to rustic, expensive to affordable, tourists looking for some sun and sand can find what they're looking for in the Caribbean.
  Related stories  
  What’s this?
updated 12:28 p.m. ET April 21, 2008

LIMA, Peru - A Peruvian airline passenger tried to force his way into the cockpit of a domestic flight to read a manifesto over the plane's sound system, according to the state news agency Andina.

The man on an Aerocondor flight between Arequipa and Lima on Friday threatened the lives of passengers and crew if he was not allowed to speak with Peru's President Alan Garcia, the news agency said.

The passenger, identified as Wilbert Vivanco Farfan, 47, was subdued by the crew 15 minutes before the plane landed in Lima. Police found a Swiss Army knife in Vivanco's luggage when he was detained upon landing.

Story continues below ↓
advertisement | your ad here

Airport police told The Associated Press on Saturday they were not authorized to provide more details about the incident.

© 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

  MORE FROM NEWS  
  
News Section Front
 
Add News headlines to your news reader:
 

Resource guide