Selma Blair Arrested After Allegedly Biting Crew and Trying to Open Plane Door Midflight
Actress Selma Blair was arrested after an alleged violent confrontation aboard a Delta Airlines flight. The incident reportedly involved two flight attendants, an attempt to open the aircraft door while the plane was in the air, and a call for medical help after the flight landed.
According to the report, Blair allegedly bit one flight attendant and punched another during the flight from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The incident took place Sunday, October 11, with the aircraft later arriving at JFK.
New York Port Authority officials said the flight was parked at the gate when police responded to the call.
“On Sunday October 11 at approximately 11pm at JFK Airport, PAPD responded to a call about a physically abusive passenger aboard Delta Airlines flight 938 which was parked at the gate after arrival from LAX,”
Officials identified the suspect as Selma Blair, a 54-year-old woman. She was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Newly obtained air traffic audio from the flight captures the crew requesting medical personnel after Blair allegedly punched and bit two flight attendants.
Fox News shared the audio report as authorities continued investigating the alleged outburst.
Two flight attendants reportedly suffered injuries, and one was transported to a hospital. A 911 dispatch call provided a brief description of the reported injuries.
“A bloody nose as well as some bite marks.”
The Port Authority Police Department is investigating the incident in coordination with Delta Air Lines. The FBI is also investigating.
TMZ reported that Blair allegedly caused chaos after trying to open the plane’s door during the flight. According to that account, the attempt led to a confrontation with crew members, including the reported punch and bite injuries.
Blair was taken to a hospital for evaluation, where she remained at the time of the report. The available accounts describe the conduct as alleged, and the investigation was still ongoing.
A representative for Blair said the actress experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct.
“Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.”
NEW AUDIO: Hear the pilot’s call for help following Selma Blair’s alleged violent outburst onboard a Delta flight en route to JFK.
The newly obtained air traffic audio captures the crew requesting medical personnel after Blair allegedly punches and bites two flight attendants,… pic.twitter.com/Y1JWhjOsVL
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