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Insane attack on a plane: Passenger injures teenagers with fork!
A passenger injured two teenagers with a metal fork on a Lufthansa flight on October 28, 2025. The incident led to the plane being diverted to Boston and the perpetrator being arrested.
Insane attack on a plane: Passenger injures teenagers with fork!
An incident that left passengers on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Frankfurt on October 28, 2025 in suspense is causing a stir. A 28-year-old passenger became violent during the flight and injured two 17-year-old teenagers with a metal fork. A misfortune that no one would have thought possible so quickly.
The attacker reportedly wounded one boy in the shoulder area and another in the back of the head. Things escalated further when the man began to form his fingers into a gun and put it in his mouth. In addition, he hit a woman and attempted to attack a flight crew member. The situation immediately became alarming, prompting the crew to divert the flight to Boston to arrest the first offender. Lufthansa confirmed the diversion citing an “unruly passenger”.
Reactions to the incident
As a result, all 362 passengers had to spend the night in Boston and were given alternative flights. Lufthansa also offered those affected psychological support to mitigate the consequences of such a traumatic experience. The suspect is now facing trial on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon on board an aircraft, which could land him in prison for up to 10 years if convicted.
At this point the question arises as to how such incidents can be avoided in the future. In this regard, the Federal Aviation Office (LBA) is not responsible for civil claims in the event of personal injury. Passengers are advised to claim any damage directly from the airline. If you are dissatisfied, you can take legal action or contact an arbitration board such as Schlichtungsstelle Reise & Verkehr e.V..
Passenger rights and liability
The liability of air carriers is regulated by the Montreal Convention, Regulation (EC) No. 785/2004 and the Air Transport Act. In the event of personal injury (death or physical injury) on board, a maximum limit of 128,821 Special Drawing Rights per passenger applies, regardless of the company's fault. This regulation is intended to strengthen passenger rights and therefore offers a certain level of protection.
If damage to luggage is suffered, the company is liable for up to 1,288 special drawing rights per passenger, which will be increased to 1,519 special drawing rights (approx. EUR 1,800) in the future, with effect from December 28, 2024. However, liability is waived if it can be proven that the company has taken all reasonable measures to avoid damage.
A quick reaction is crucial here: Damage must be reported immediately in writing, and if luggage is lost or damaged, a so-called Property Irregularity Report (PIR) should be prepared. This can make the claim settlement process much easier.
The incident on board the Lufthansa flight reminds us that the aviation industry is constantly facing challenges and it is more important than ever to strengthen safety and liability guidelines. Passengers and airlines hope that such incidents remain the exception and not the rule.