Delta co-pilot threatened to shoot plane's captain in dispute over ill passenger, feds say
A former Delta Air Lines co-pilot accused of threatening to shoot the plane's captain during a flight is facing a felony federal charge in connection to the August 2022 alleged crime and has been fired from his position, officials said. Jonathan J. Dunn was indicted on Oct. 18 and charged with interfering with a flight crew, according to court papers filed last month in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City. Related Articles: Delta cancellation policy According to the two-page document signed by Assistant United States Attorney Michael Kennedy, Dunn assaulted and intimidated a crew member of an aircraft, "interfering with the performance of the duties of the crew member and lessening the ability of the crew member to perform those duties. In addition, the indictment continues, Dunn used a weapon during the assault. The U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General's office reported Dunn was the co-pilot on the flight and threatened to shoot the captain "afte