A disturbing incident on a Southwest Airlines flight from Oklahoma City to Phoenix, Arizona, has led to federal charges against an Ohio woman. Jendaya Kashar Brennan, 30, has been charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants.
According to public records, the incident occurred on May 22, 2025, when agents with the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office were notified of a disturbance aboard the flight. The pilot diverted the plane to Oklahoma City after he heard the disturbance.
Once the plane landed, the Oklahoma City Police Department had to remove Brennan from the plane. Public records reflect that Brennan attempted to exit the plane utilizing the rear exit door while the plane was still in the air.
Despite the crew’s attempts to calm Brennan, she continued to scream that she was going to exit the plane, kicked and spat at crew members as they attempted to apply wrist restraints, and pulled on a crew member’s lanyard in an attempt to pull the crew member to the ground.
Even after Brennan’s hands and legs were restrained, public record reflects that Brennan broke through her wrist restraints and had to be held down to prevent her from striking the flight crew or other passengers.
If found guilty, Brennan faces up to 20 years in federal prison, and a fine of up to $250,000. The public is reminded that this charge is merely an allegation, and that Brennan is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case is the result of an investigation by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matt Dillon and Jessica L. Perry are prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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