United Airways Passenger
Goes Flight or Struggle On Gate Agent
Punch Caught on Digicam!!!
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A Maryland man wasn’t precisely flying below the radar after throwing a deadly punch at a United Airways gate agent — and the turbulent expertise, together with his arrest, was caught on digital camera.
Have a look — 54-year-old Christopher Stuart Crittenden misplaced his cool over flight delays at Dulles Worldwide Thursday, screaming, “I’m performed with this bulls***” … earlier than apparently launching a stunning swing on the gate agent who was blocking him from boarding.
Offended man at Dulles airport tries to get on a totally booked airplane and punches agent. 😵#angrybird #dullesairport pic.twitter.com/PeG5Z7wqnO
— Touring Black (@TRVLBLK) March 14, 2025
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The punch was so intense it despatched the gate agent crashing to the ground, and you may hear the shocked gasps of bystanders earlier than the clip cuts off.
In different footage obtained by TMZ, Crittenden exhibits zero regret, screaming “United sucks!” whereas being cuffed by police and led away — prompting cheers from onlookers.
A fellow passenger tells TMZ the man was already heated after his first flight obtained canceled, the subsequent one was full, and though he lastly snagged a seat on the third flight, he was nonetheless pissed over the delay.
When the gate agent tried explaining issues, Crittenden misplaced it, allegedly swung at him, and reportedly even tried to go behind the counter to take a swing on the pilot, earlier than getting tackled.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s hearth and rescue division advised TMZ the injured gate agent was transported to an area hospital.
United Airways issued an announcement saying that Crittenden — a retired Montgomery County Fireplace Division Captain — has been banned from ever flying with the airline once more.
He’s now dealing with expenses of assault and disorderly conduct.
