A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat.
Two hours into the trip, the Taiwan-bound United flight turned around and returned to SFO due to that "disruptive passenger."
Lianne Mandelbaum said she felt "threatened" after she spoke to flight crew.
About five people jumped and tackled the suspect, saying they pulled a broken spoon, which he allegedly turned into a weapon, out of his hand.
A San Francisco-bound flight that plunged toward the Pacific Ocean last December will be investigated by National Transportation Safety Board.