It started like any other flight, but things quickly spiraled out of control.
Charles Angel Salva, a 30-year-old from Fremont, turned a routine trip into a nightmare after a weekend at Disneyland.
His chaotic behavior led to serious charges, including interference with flight crew members.
The Flight Incident
On Monday, Salva boarded Frontier Airlines Flight 3581, heading from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana to San Francisco International Airport.
The trouble began shortly after takeoff, while the plane was still below 10,000 feet.
Flight attendants noticed that the oxygen masks in one row had fallen from their compartments.
Disturbing Behavior
As the crew investigated, they found Salva with his hand in the compartment, appearing visibly distressed and claustrophobic.
A passenger revealed that Salva had pulled the oxygen masks down before his hand got stuck.
The situation escalated when Salva began shouting alarming phrases like “We are all going to hell” and “This plane is going down.”
Flight Crew in Danger
In a terrifying turn of events, Salva started grabbing at other passengers.
A flight attendant tried to intervene but was met with Salva’s aggression.
He allegedly ran down the aisle, grabbed a flight attendant by the neck, and threatened to choke her.
The enraged man also reportedly shoved another flight attendant and claimed he would kill everyone on board.
Passengers to the Rescue
As Salva continued his violent outburst, fellow passengers stepped in to help.
They managed to restrain him, even as he kicked out, injuring one of the flight attendants.
The situation was so dire that the flight was diverted to Ontario International Airport.
Authorities boarded the plane to find Salva being held down by passengers.
Legal Consequences
Salva was arrested and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Frontier Airlines praised the flight crew and passengers for their bravery, as well as local and federal law enforcement for their swift action.
The flight attendant who was kicked received medical treatment for her injuries.
Disturbing Revelations
Reports revealed that Salva had been returning to San Francisco after a weekend at Disneyland with his three-year-old daughter.
On Sunday, he left his child with another family before disappearing.
Salva admitted to using ecstasy before boarding and shockingly confessed to molesting his daughter, leading to his loss of custody.
Now facing up to 20 years in federal prison, Salva’s case is under investigation by the FBI and the Ontario Police Department.
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