A Turkish Airlines flight, on March 30, from Istanbul to Singapore was diverted to Chennai, after the flight crew reported a case of unruly behaviour of a passenger. A spokesperson for Chennai airport mentioned that the crew radioed for safety help.
The Boeing 777-300ER, flight TK54, was crossing Nellore, at 11.43 a.m., when the commander requested air site visitors management clearance to divert.
Another aviation supply mentioned the passenger, who was inebriated, first attacked the cabin crew after which tried to hurt himself.
The flight, which landed at 12.20 p.m. and docked at parking stand 45, left for Singapore at round 2 p.m.
