Friday, 13 June 2025

Hawaiian Airlines Flight Evacuated After Alleged Bomb Threat, U.S. Servicemember Arrested

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A Hawaiian Airlines flight was evacuated shortly before takeoff at San Diego International Airport due to an apparent bomb threat.

Authorities arrested a U.S. Navy servicemember for allegedly making the bogus bomb threat.

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From the New York Post:

Electronics Technician 1st Class John Stea, 35, told a flight attendant that the passenger next to him had a bomb just moments before taking off from San Diego International Airport Tuesday morning, according to the San Diego Harbor Police.

Authorities were notified and swarmed Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15 on the tarmac at 8:45 a.m.

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One man was yanked off the airplane in handcuffs, witnesses said — although it’s not clear whether it was Stea or the man he falsely claimed had the explosive.

All 293 people onboard were deplaned and bused to a safe area.

Following a search of the aircraft involving bomb-sniffing K9s, it was cleared by law enforcement. Passengers reboarded the plane and took off for Honolulu about five hours later, according to Hawaiian Airlines.

Per The Independent:

Officials said Police K-9s were brought on board to clear the aircraft and check all carry-on and checked luggage.

Nothing of concern was found on board.

Police said there were no further threats to the public at San Diego International Airport, and operations continued normally for the rest of the day.

“Harbor Police reminds the public that maliciously reporting a false bomb threat is against the law and can result in fines and up to one year’s incarceration in county jail or state prison if convicted,” the statement read.

The incident was responded to by the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Maritime Tactical SWAT team, the K-9 team, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, and the San Diego Fire Department to attend the scene.


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