The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation.



The official says the man had "tried to breach the cockpit door" and was taken into custody by federal agents when the plane landed.



The official said the man is likely to face federal charges.



The man was aboard American Airlines Flight 31. The flight landed at 11:35 a.m. in Honolulu.



-- Associated Press writer Michael Balsamo in Los Angeles



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12:31 p.m.



A person who caused a disturbance on a flight between Los Angeles and Honolulu has been detained.



U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly was briefed on the incident involving American Airlines Flight 31, which landed at 11:35 a.m. in Honolulu.



The flight crew requested law enforcement officers meet the plane upon landing.