White House is considering the incident an attempted terrorist attack . Another passenger on the Northwest flight from Amsterdam , Netherlands , to Detroit , Michigan , quickly helped subdue and isolate the young male suspect with the aid of the cabin crew , passenger Syed Jafry said . The FBI has been investigating whether it was a hate crime or domestic terrorism for several days, but officials have not said if they are looking into any possible motive. Flight originated in Amsterdam , Netherlands , ended in Detroit , Michigan .
White House is considering the incident an attempted terrorist attack . The FBI has been investigating whether it was a hate crime or domestic terrorism for several days, but officials have not said if they are looking into any possible motive. Flight originated in Amsterdam , Netherlands , ended in Detroit , Michigan .