Brazil Jet Makes Forced Stop After Pilot Attack

Last Updated on Sunday, 12 February 2012 13:42 Written by AP Sunday, 12 February 2012 13:36

Sao Paulo, Brazil -  A Brazilian airliner made a forced landing after a passenger reportedly attacked a pilot and crew members.

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The TAM Airlines jet was en route from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Sao Paulo when a man entered the cockpit an hour into the flight.

The plane veered right as the man apparently attacked the pilot, who yelled for help.

Uruguay's Industry Minister Roberto Kreimerman was aboard and told the El Observador newspaper everybody screamed as the plane sharply veered.

The Folha de S. Paulo newspaper quoted a passenger who said it took several people to subdue the suspect.

The suspect was arrested after the plane safely landed in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Police say he suffered a "psychotic attack."

TAM says an "uproar" on board caused the forced landing. They offered no details.