AUBURN, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – A flight reportedly carrying the men’s basketball team of Auburn University was diverted Friday while on its way to Houston because of an altercation on the plane.
The flight was diverted several minutes after taking off just before 3 p.m., according to FlightAware.
WBRC reports it was able to listen to air traffic control for the area where a plane requested an emergency landing in Montgomery.
When asked what the level of the threat was the pilot replied, “We have a bunch of basketball players fighting.”
WBRC reports the audio is currently unavailable to share due to legal reasons.
According to FlightAware, the plane ultimately returned to Auburn about 40 minutes after takeoff.
Auburn University Athletics has not responded immediately to a request for comment on the situation.
The No. 11 Auburn Tigers are scheduled to play the No. 4 Houston Cougars on Saturday night in Houston.
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