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Man arrested, accused of attempting to light cigarette on plane

by khou.com staff

khou.com

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 1:05 AM

Updated Wednesday, Jan 25 at 9:37 AM

HOUSTON—A Continental Airlines flight from Houston to Ontario, Calif., was diverted Tuesday night to San Antonio after a passenger allegedly tried to light a cigarette on the plane.

The passenger became disruptive as he tried to light the cigarette, airport officials said.

The FBI took him into custody, and Flight 1287 continued on its way to California.

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