Man faces 20 years in prison after jumping from plane

A passenger who tried to break into an airplane cockpit last week had recently been under the influence of methamphetamine before he jumped from the moving plane in Los Angeles, authorities said Monday.

Luis Antonio Victoria Dominguez of La Paz, Mexico, broke his leg Friday when he opened the plane”s emergency exit and jumped to the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport, according to the US attorney”s office in Los Angeles.

He underwent surgery and is expected to appear in federal court this week on a charge of interference with a flight crew, which could bring 20 years in prison if he is convicted.

It was not immediately clear if he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

A criminal complaint released Monday gave new details about the incident and Victoria Dominguez”s life in the days prior.

The 33-year-old arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the complaint says. His plan was to get to Salt Lake City, but he did not have a connecting flight. He spent the night at a hotel in downtown Los Angeles after drinking several beers and buying a lot of crystal meth for USD 20, he told the FBI.

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