American Airlines jet delayed by 'altercation'

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines says two crew members have gone to the hospital after an altercation aboard a plane on the runway at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Federal officials said today that the pilot asked for permission to return to the gate and be met by airport police.

"Police said there had been an altercation on the plane," said Tony Molinaro, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.

American Airlines spokesman Ed Martelle said that "an incident occurred involving some of the cabin crew," and that two flight attendants were taken to local hospitals for treatment. He did not provide information about their injuries or conditions.

Martelle said the cabin crew was replaced and the plane, Flight 2332, took off for Chicago's O'Hare Airport about 80 minutes behind schedule. He said customers were not in danger at any time.