On 2026-10-11, Selma Blair, a 54‑year‑old actress, was aboard a Delta Air Lines flight departing Los Angeles and bound for New York. During the flight she allegedly struck and bit cabin crew members and attempted to open the aircraft door while the plane was still in the air. The flight continued to its destination and landed at John F. Kennedy Airport.
The plane landed at John F. Kennedy Airport at 23.00 hour. Upon arrival, Blair was taken into custody by law enforcement officers. She was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation. A representative for the actress later stated that she had suffered a medical emergency that precipitated the behavior.
Because the incident occurred aboard a commercial aircraft, the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened an inquiry into the matter. The FBI is investigating the incident.
Because the incident occurred aboard a commercial aircraft, the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened an inquiry into the matter.
On 2026-10-13, Delta Air Lines issued a public statement. The airline emphasized its policy of zero tolerance for conflictive or illegal behavior, declaring that "tiene tolerancia cero ante comportamientos conflictivos o ilegales, ya que la seguridad de nuestros clientes y de la tripulación es siempre la prioridad". The carrier reiterated that the safety of passengers and staff remains its foremost concern.
This is not the first time Blair has experienced a medical‑related incident while flying. In 2016 she was involved in a public medical episode on a flight.