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A bizarre incident unfolded aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Phoenix, where a woman stripped naked, screamed for 25 minutes, and disrupted the journey, forcing the aircraft to return to the gate.
Shocking Video Captures the Incident
A viral video circulating online shows the woman undressing and yelling in front of stunned passengers, including children. Witnesses reported that she walked down the aisle, banged on the cockpit door, and verbally abused flight attendants while demanding to be let off the plane.
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The woman reportedly ran around the plane for 25 minutes “before action was taken” according to ABC 7.
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Eyewitnesses Describe the Chaos
A female passenger, speaking to 12 News, described the situation as completely unexpected and disturbing. “She started jumping up and down, screaming at the top of her lungs. It was very evident that she was having a mental breakdown,” she said.
Another traveler told KHOU-TV, “She turned toward us and stripped all her clothes off.”
Flight Returns to Houston’s Hobby Airport
The Southwest Airlines flight was en route to Phoenix, Arizona, after taking off from William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, on Monday. However, due to the disruption, the aircraft was forced to return to the gate.
Upon arrival, airline staff covered the woman with a blanket, but she removed it again.
Law enforcement took the woman into custody and transported her to the NeuroPsychiatric Center at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital in Houston for medical evaluation.
Authorities stated that she would not face criminal charges due to her extreme behavior.
On Thursday, Southwest Airlines issued a statement confirming that Flight 733 returned due to a “customer situation onboard” and apologized to passengers for the delay.
Similar Incident on an Australian Flight
This shocking event follows a similar case in Australia, where a Virgin Australia flight from Perth to Melbourne was abruptly turned around after a man ran naked through the cabin. The passenger was later taken into custody.
Disruptive behavior on flights has become an increasing concern for airlines and passengers. While this incident did not lead to legal consequences, it highlights the importance of mental health awareness and in-flight safety protocols.
