Terrell Davis handcuffed after United Airlines flight, airline apologizes

Terrell Davis is a Hall of Fame football player but that wasn’t enough to save him and his family from a dangerous situation during a United Airlines flight from Denver to California. The former Denver Bronco was detained after a situation on the flight that left him “stunned.”

Davis described the situation on social media after he was released.

“I am still in shock over the traumatizing events that occurred Saturday aboard a United flight from Denver to Orange County with my wife, two sons, and daughter,” Davis posted on Instagram. “During the beverage service, my son politely requested a cup of ice. The flight attendant either didn’t hear or ignored his request and continued past our row. I calmly reached behind me and lightly tapped his arm to get his attention to again ask for a cup of ice for my son. His response and the events that followed should stun us all.”

Davis would describe a series of events in which the attendant would hell “don’t hit me” and rush toward the front of the plane. After arriving at the destination six FBI and law enforcement agents boarded the plane and placed him in handcuffs without any explanation. He was then removed from the plane. After questioning Davis claimed the agents apologized for the situation. He also stated that he had yet to hear from United Airlines as of the post on Monday.

“I refuse to stand by without speaking out on this disgusting display of injustice and deplorable treatment by United Airlines,” Davis posted.

The Los Angeles FBI office did release a statement in which Davis was not mentioned by name but the situation was documented and the person “was cooperative with law enforcement and was released to continue his travels.”

An attorney for Davis said the FBI spoke with other passengers and crew members who witnessed the situation. United Airlines released a statement on the matter.

“This is clearly not the kind of travel experience we strive to provide, and we have reached out to Mr. Davis’s team to apologize,” United said in a statement. “We have removed the flight attendant from duty while we closely review this matter.”

Davis played in the NFL for seven seasons, the entirety of which with the Denver Broncos. During that time, he helped the Broncos win two Super Bowls before being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2017.