• A Delta Air Lines pilot was arrested by federal agents after landing in San Francisco.
• The arrest took place immediately after landing from Minneapolis on Flight 2809.
• Charges relate to child sexual abuse material, leaving passengers stunned.
• At least ten federal agents were involved in the operation aboard the flight.
• Passengers were reportedly not informed of the situation immediately.

A Delta Air Lines pilot was arrested by federal agents shortly after landing at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday night. The pilot, who operated Delta Flight 2809 from Minneapolis, faces charges related to child sexual abuse material, according to a representative from U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) as reported by Indiatimes and Huffpost.

The incident unfolded around 9:35 p.m. as passengers were prepared to deplane. Witnesses described a dramatic scene as at least ten federal agents, some identified as from the Department of Homeland Security, boarded the aircraft and proceeded directly to the cockpit. One passenger noted that the law enforcement officers "stormed the cockpit" and removed the co-pilot from the plane, a scenario described as both "shocking and unnerving" by those aboard, highlighting the confusion among passengers and remaining crew members who were unaware of the situation, according to SFGate and Newsweek.

After the initial arrest, additional agents boarded to retrieve the pilot's belongings. Video footage shared online captured the moment law enforcement agents exited the cockpit and navigated through the cabin, adding to the chaos reported by passengers. The lack of communication from the flight crew during the incident further added to the distress of those on board, leaving both passengers and the lead pilot stunned, as noted by Huffpost and Indiatimes.