Charles Angel Salva, 30, from California, has been arrested for causing a significant disturbance on a Frontier Airlines flight heading to San Francisco. Salva faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his violent actions, which took place earlier this month.
Federal prosecutors allege that Salva’s disruptive behavior began when he tampered with the oxygen masks in the overhead compartments. A witness reported that Salva appeared breathless and was eager to exit the plane. While trying to pull down the oxygen masks, he became entangled and needed assistance from a fellow passenger.
The situation on board quickly escalated when Salva began to verbally abuse a flight attendant, shouting, “This airplane is going down, we are all going to hell.” Panic spread among passengers as Salva forcibly grabbed another traveler and ran to the rear of the aircraft. At the back, he attempted to choke a flight attendant, leaving visible marks on her …