Pilot arrests man who called himself ‘God’ aboard Delta flight

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SAN JUAN – A Delta Air Lines crew detained a passenger who tried to enter the cockpit in an incident that forced a New York-bound plane to return to Puerto Rico on Wednesday, authorities said.

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Puerto Rico police said that 30-year-old Carlos Ramirez Rodriguez became aggressive and tried to enter the cockpit.

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Police said he yelled, “I am God. Tomorrow San Juan is going to disappear. I came to save the world, and I’m going to end terrorism.”

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It is unclear whether Ramirez has an attorney. Police initially said the pilot had arrested him.

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Authorities said the FBI is investigating the incident aboard Flight 579.

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FBI spokeswoman Limary Cruz-Rubio said she did not immediately have further details.

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Delta said the Boeing 737-900ER aircraft with more than 160 passengers and six crew members continued to New York and was expected to arrive two hours late.

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“Delta applauds the quick action and professionalism of the crew,” the airline said in a statement, noting that some passengers also helped restrained the man.