Arrest of Airline Pilot on Account of Child Pornography offenses following landing at San Francisco Airport
Delta Air Lines Pilot Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
In a shocking turn of events, a Delta Air Lines pilot was arrested on Saturday aboard a flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco. The 34-year-old co-pilot was taken into custody from the cockpit after federal agents stormed the plane upon landing at San Francisco International Airport.
The arrest was made by Contra Costa County detectives, assisted by Homeland Security Investigations. The pilot is currently held on a $5 million bond at the Martinez Detention Facility. He faces felony charges related to sex acts with a child under the age of 10 and child sexual abuse material.
Authorities had been investigating the pilot since April 2025 after receiving a report of sex crimes against a child. The pilot's identity has not been officially released as of the latest reports.
Passengers aboard the flight shared videos online, showing federal agents walking through the aisle of the plane during the arrest. Delta Air Lines has suspended the pilot and is cooperating fully with law enforcement.
The arrest was not part of a federal investigation but was assisted by Homeland Security due to the incident occurring at the San Francisco airport. The specific time of the arrest on the flight is not specified.
The Department of Homeland Security made the announcement about the arrest on Monday. The incident happened before Monday, but the exact date and time are not known.
The charges against the pilot are related to child sexual abuse material. The destination of the flight was San Francisco, and the origin was Minneapolis.
Authorities did not provide any other details about the arrest. Delta Air Lines has not responded to requests for comment.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
[1] [Source 1] [2] [Source 2] [3] [Source 3] [5] [Source 5]
- The arrest of the Delta Air Lines pilot, who was taken into custody on Saturday, is a major story in the general-news and crime-and-justice sectors as he is charged with sex acts with a child under 10 and possession of child sexual abuse material.
- As the investigation into the Delta Air Lines pilot's alleged crimes continues, us politics might face backlash due to the growing concern over the safety and morality of those in positions of authority, potentially highlighting a need for stricter background checks and accountability measures.
