A California man has filed a police report claiming he was assaulted by a flight attendant after being caught vaping on an American Airlines flight. The unusual incident has already gone viral online, and now the story is escalating as law enforcement gets involved.
Peter Nguyen Wong, 30, was reportedly caught vaping in the lavatory while flying from Phoenix to San Francisco. According to his police report, the flight attendant unlocked the lavatory door and allegedly caught him mid-puff. Wong claims the encounter left him embarrassed, exposed, and physically injured.
The Allegations: Exposure and Injury
Wong says when the flight attendant opened the door, his genitals were exposed to other passengers. He recorded the incident on his phone and alleges that the attendant tried to grab the device from him, pinning him against a wall.
âI stretched my left arm away from her while holding my phone, and now I have pain in my left shoulder,â Wong told police.
He also claims that when he attempted to board another flight the following day, airline staff told him he had to delete the videos before they would allow him on the plane.
Harassment and Safety Concerns
Since the incident went viral, Wong says heâs received several aggressive and vulgar messages, which made him fear for his safety. He wants the flight attendant prosecuted for assault and has formally requested that law enforcement investigate.
The police report was filed in Redlands, California, roughly a week after the flight. Officials there confirmed they will forward the report to the San Francisco Police Department, where the incident originally occurred.
Flight Rules and FAA Regulations
Vaping is strictly prohibited on commercial flights, alongside all forms of smoking, by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Police reportedly spoke to Wong after the plane landed in San Francisco and released him after taking his statement.
The situation is still developing, and it remains unclear whether SFPD will launch an investigation or if the flight attendant will face any charges.
Whatâs Next?
With the incident already generating social media buzz, the case could take several directions:
- Investigation by San Francisco Police Department to determine if assault charges are warranted
- Possible legal action from Wong against the flight attendant
- Questions for American Airlines about in-flight protocols and passenger safety
Whether this will result in criminal charges, civil litigation, or airline policy changes is yet to be seen, but the story highlights how quickly a viral incident can escalate into a formal legal matter.
What do you think? Should the flight attendant face charges, or is this a case of a passenger breaking FAA rules? Drop your thoughts below and stay tuned to The Pop Radar for the latest updates.
