ARIZONA NEWS

Woman sentenced for assaulting flight attendant on plane bound for Phoenix

Jan 30, 2025, 1:00 PM

PHOENIX – A Seattle woman who tried opening cabin doors and assaulted a flight attendant on a plane bound for Phoenix has avoided prison time, authorities announced Thursday.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Alison S. Bachus sentenced 24-year-old Aliyah Robyn Stalder to three months of probation last week, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.

Stalder also received a $5,000 civil fine and was ordered to pay $8,000 in restitution. In addition, she is prohibited from flying commercially without first getting approval.

What led up to assault on flight attendant?

According to prosecutors, Stalder tried opening multiple cabin doors during a February 2023 commercial flight from Washington state to Arizona.

She assaulted one of the flight attendants while crew members and other passengers struggled to restrain her.

In November 2024, Stalder pleaded guilty to one count of assault by striking, beating or wounding on an aircraft.

The FBI and the Phoenix Police Department handled the investigation into the case.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Two Arizona Department of Economic Security Employees were convicted of receiving bribes to approv...

David Veenstra

2 state employees convicted of receiving bribes

Two Arizona Department of Economic Security Employees were convicted of receiving bribes to approve unemployment insurance claims.

3 hours ago

pay raise for troopers Arizona Department of Public Safety 2025...

Serena O'Sullivan

Katie Hobbs says DPS troopers, who seized 2,647 pounds of fentanyl pills last year, deserve 5% raise

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs reiterated her desire to institute a pay raise for troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety on Tuesday.

4 hours ago

FILE - This undated booking photo provided by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation...

David Veenstra

Arizona Supreme Court grants request to carry out state’s 1st execution since 2022

The Arizona Supreme Court granted a request to carry out the state's first execution since 2022, authorities announced on Tuesday.

6 hours ago

An Arizona woman pleaded guilty in a fraud scheme that generated millions of dollars for herself an...

David Veenstra

Arizona woman pleads guilty in fraud scheme that benefited North Korea

An Arizona woman pleaded guilty in a fraud scheme that generated millions of dollars for herself and for North Korea. 

6 hours ago

A retired deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was convicted of luring a minor i...

David Veenstra

Retired LA deputy convicted of luring a minor in Arizona

A retired deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was convicted of luring a minor in Arizona, authorities announced on Tuesday.

8 hours ago

Man shot in head in Tempe...

KTAR.com

Man shot in head in Tempe trying to drive himself to hospital crashes into vehicles

A man who was shot in the head and attempting to drive himself to the hospital crashed into two vehicles on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

9 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Collins Comfort Masters

Collins Comfort Masters: Your go-to plumbing experts in Arizona

Collins Comfort Masters, a trusted name in HVAC, water and plumbing since 1985, is you go-to plumbers for the residents of Phoenix and the Valley.

...

Bright Wealth Management

How to save money on retirement planning following 2024 election

PHOENIX -- With the 2024 election over, economic changes could impact how people plan for retirement as 2025 is on the horizon.

...

Schwartz Laser Eye Center

Don’t miss the action with this game-changing procedure

PHOENIX -- The clear lens exchange procedure has emerged as a popular alternative to LASIK eye surgery.

Woman sentenced for assaulting flight attendant on plane bound for Phoenix