A routine Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco turned dramatic upon arrival when law enforcement officers boarded the aircraft and arrested a pilot on July 26, 2025. The Boeing 757 experienced a minor delay due to fog-induced low visibility but safely landed at San Francisco International Airport.
Multiple Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents stormed the cockpit and removed the pilot without warning during the flight. The other pilot appeared confused and claimed he was unaware of the arrest plan. Delta Air Lines has not commented on the incident, directing all inquiries to law enforcement authorities.
This incident is similar to another recent case involving a Delta pilot who failed a pre-departure breathalyzer test in Stockholm, causing a flight cancellation and automatic compensation for affected passengers. The timing of these incidents may lead to broader scrutiny of pilot conduct and internal airline protocols.
As authorities investigate the arrest, details about the nature of the offense and the pilot’s alleged wrongdoing remain unclear.
Source: https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/07/27/delta-757-pilot-arrested-at-san-francisco