Man Lights Joint On Plane, Tries To Punch Passerby: Video

DENVER, CO — An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Colorado Friday night after a passenger was "disruptive" on the plane, the airline confirmed. A video shows the man lighting a joint after it was announced the plane would make the emergency landing in Denver. The plane took off from Arizona and was heading to Minnesota.

Passengers said the man was telling them he was on cocaine, TMZ reported. Flight attendants spent 10 minutes trying to coax the man out of the bathroom.

Passengers in the first 13 rows were asked to leave the plane before the man was escorted off. The video then shows the man sparking a joint, and later, trying to punch someone. The man had the joint in his mouth throughout the video.

"American Airlines Flight 2408 from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) diverted to Denver International Airport (DEN) due to a disruptive passenger," American Airlines said in a statement. "Law enforcement met the flight, and the aircraft re-departed. Thank you to our crew members for taking care of our customers during this situation."

Another video, also obtained by TMZ, shows the man yelling while he was being carried off in a stretcher in the Denver International Airport terminal.

In a statement, the Transportation Security Administration said its screening procedures are "focused on security and are designed to detect potential threats to aviation and passengers."

"Accordingly, our security officers don't search for marijuana or cannabis-infused products. However, in the event a substance that appears illegal is discovered during security screening, our officers will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer, who then follow their own procedures."

Marijuana and certain cannabis-infused products, including some CBD oil, remain illegal under federal law except for products that contain no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or that are approved by FDA, the TSA said.

"TSA officers are required to report any suspected violations of law to local, state or federal authorities," the agency stated.

It's unclear whether the man will face charges. Denver police did not immediately respond to requests for information on the case.