MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A mechanic for American Airlines is facing serious charges after authorities say he attempted to sabotage a plane back in July.
Authorities say Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani is accused of tampering with a crucial navigation system on a jet at Miami International Airport that was about to fly 150 people to the Bahamas.
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READ MORE: Fort Lauderdale Police: 2 Stabbed, 1 In CustodyThe flight was aborted when pilots noticed alarms going off.
Alani told investigators he was upset about contract talks between the airline and the mechanics union.
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