Las Vegas Woman Faces Federal Charges After In-Flight Incident
Las Vegas,NV – A Las Vegas resident is facing federal charges following an incident aboard an American Airlines flight arriving at Harry Reid international Airport on September 16,2025. Ketty J. Dilone was taken into custody after allegedly disrupting the flight and assaulting a flight attendant.
according to court documents, the incident occurred during the flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Las Vegas. Dilone reportedly walked through the cabin yelling and verbally threatened multiple members of the flight crew. Authorities state her behavior became so disruptive that she was restrained with zip ties and duct tape. A flight attendant was allegedly kicked by Dilone, resulting in injury.
Dilone has been charged with one count of interference with a flight crew and one count of assault by striking, beating, or wounding. She made her initial court appearance today before United States Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah, who scheduled a preliminary hearing for October 1, 2025.
If convicted, Dilone faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The final sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge, taking into account U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other relevant factors.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney tina Snellings. The examination was conducted by the FBI Las Vegas Division, led by Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto, and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada announced the charges.
Anyone who has been a victim of, or witnessed, a crime aboard an aircraft is encouraged to report it to the flight crew, airport authority police, or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or via the FBI’s online tip line at https://tips.fbi.gov.
It is crucial to remember that a criminal complaint contains allegations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
