A man accused of threatening to hijack a United Airlines flight says the remark was a drunken joke, Fox News reported. The outlet's account centers on the man, Dante Milne, whom it identifies as the person accused.

Fox News reported that cockpit audio captured a pilot explaining the diversion of the flight while Milne allegedly slept, unaware that he had caused the emergency. The report's summary characterizes the audio as the key record of the cabin's events during the diversion.

The summary available for this story does not say where the flight was headed, where it landed, or when the incident occurred. It also does not describe what charges Milne faces or how authorities responded, and those details are not reported here.

According to Fox News, Milne's explanation is that the threat was a joke made while he was drunk. The summary does not include his exact words, and it does not include any comment from United Airlines or law enforcement.

This account rests on a single outlet's report. It has not been checked against other coverage, and readers seeking fuller detail should consult the original Fox News article as the source for any further facts.

Sources: Fox News: Man accused of threatening to hijack United flight says it was a drunken joke.