Oakland, California, to Portland when a male passenger experiencing psychosis attacked

What started as a routine flight from Oakland to Portland on Alaska Airlines Flight 2221 quickly turned chaotic when a man suffered a sudden psychotic episode and attacked fellow passengers. Quick action by flight attendants and passengers, using seatbelt extenders to restrain him, kept everyone safe. Authorities met the plane in Portland and took the man for a mental health evaluation. Though shaken, no one was hurt, highlighting the importance of calm, trained crews and alert travelers in emergencies.