Raul Ramos Tamayo, a 31-year-old passenger on Frontier flight 4856 from Denver to Houston, became unruly about 30 minutes after takeoff, punching the seat in front of him and a window. Crew and passengers restrained him with flex cuffs due to the disturbance. The police charged him with destruction of aircraft property, with potential consequences including a lengthy prison sentence and fines if convicted. The damage caused totaled approximately $1,546, reflecting the seriousness of the incident amidst increasing accounts of disruptive passengers in aviation.
"Based on my experience as a Special Agent, I know that a passenger on an aircraft must not cause damage to the aircraft, especially when the aircraft is in flight."
"Tamayo was charged with destruction of aircraft or aircraft facilities. If convicted, he could face a lengthy prison sentence and a fine of up to $250,000."
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