Quick Info | |
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Real Name | Shail Patel. |
In News | Arrested. |
Age | 49. |
Birth Date | April 7, 1994. |
Birth Place | Florida, United States. |
Lives in | Tampa, Florida, United States. |
Gender | Male. |
Nationality | Indian-American. |
Ethnicities | Asian. |
Body Measurements | |
Height | In feet: 6' 0". In centimeters: 182.8 cm. In meters: 1.828 m. |
Weight | Kg: 104.3. Pounds: 230 lbs. |
Eyes | Brown. |
Hair | Brown. |
Criminal Record | |
Arrested On | March 19, 2024. |
Booked At | Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. |
Charges | Two counts of Battery. One count of Disorderly Intoxication. |
American Airline Passenger Shail Patel
Shail Patel (age 29, born April 7, 1994) is a Florida resident known for his involvement in a controversial incident aboard American Airlines flight 2506. Patel made headlines for using offensive language towards a flight attendant during a trip to Philadelphia.
Witnesses reported that Patel’s behavior was disruptive from the beginning of the flight, with allegations of erratic conduct and the odor of alcohol. The situation escalated, leading to police intervention and Patel’s subsequent arrest and booking at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges.
The incident resulted in a 30-minute flight delay and was captured on video by a fellow passenger, later circulating widely online.
Threatened to Take Down The Plane
On March 19, 2024, Shail Patel was on an American Airlines flight from Tampa to Philadelphia. Witnesses reported that he appeared to be intoxicated and smelled strongly of alcohol during the flight. His behavior became increasingly erratic, causing concern among the other passengers.
The situation escalated when Patel started using offensive language, including antisemitic slurs. This led to a confrontation involving multiple passengers. The incident was recorded by a fellow passenger and later shared online.
The video clip captures Patel shouting and arguing with others on the plane. At one point, he referred to some passengers as ‘blue-eyed demons’ and even made a threatening statement about taking down the plane.
Charges Against Shail
During the altercation, a passenger who turned out to be a police officer intervened and restrained Patel. The police arrived soon after and handcuffed him.
He was taken to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, where he was booked and then sent to Hillsborough County Jail. Patel faced charges of Disorderly Intoxication and two counts of Battery.
He was given a public defender to help with his case, but it might be tough for him in court, especially with the video clearly showing his involvement in the chaos. The court set his bond at $2150 and ordered him to stay away from the victim and avoid contact.
Shail Patel is an Asian
Shail Patel was born on 7 April 1994 in Florida, United States, of Indian heritage. His parents moved to the United States in the early 1980s and settled in Tampa, where Shell was raised.
Records show Patel currently lives in Tampa with his family. However, there is limited information about his family background. Despite efforts, his social media profiles could not be found on platforms like Facebook or Instagram.