NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis Handcuffed and Escorted Off United Airlines Flight

Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis claims he was unjustly handcuffed and escorted off a United Airlines flight after a harmless interaction with an airline attendant.

**NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis was handcuffed and escorted off a United Airlines flight after an altercation with a flight attendant.** Davis was with his family on a flight from Denver to Orange County on July 16 when the incident took place.

In a lengthy social media post, Davis explained that he tried to get the flight attendant's attention after his son asked for a cup of ice, but was not heard. He then tapped the flight attendant's arm to get his attention.

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis Handcuffed and Escorted Off United Airlines Flight

"I calmly reached behind me and lightly tapped his arm to get his attention to again ask for a cup of ice for my son," Davis wrote.

The flight attendant allegedly shouted, "Don't hit me!" and Davis was later taken away in handcuffs when the flight landed.

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis Handcuffed and Escorted Off United Airlines Flight

Davis said in an interview with "Good Morning America" on July 20 that the interaction with the United employee left him confused.

"The tone got a little bit more aggressive," Davis said. "I was like 'Man, that was kind of rude for him to ask my kids like that.'"

NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis Handcuffed and Escorted Off United Airlines Flight

Davis said the flight attendant pushed the drinks on the tray with force and did not say anything.

"I'm thinking, 'What is going on with this guy?'" Davis said.

Davis said his son asked politely for a cup of ice, which he admits he did not believe the flight attendant heard. He tapped the man's arm and the accusation by the flight attendant immediately followed.

"Another passenger turned to me to say they witnessed the interaction and did not see me hit the flight attendant," Davis said.

Davis said law enforcement determined that the flight attendant's retelling of the events was "inaccurate" and they "profusely apologized."

United Airlines released a statement, according to ABC, stating that the flight attendant was removed from duty as they investigate the incident.

Davis said United Airlines reached out to his attorney to apologize, but not directly to him.

"I felt demoralized. I felt embarrassed, humiliated," Davis said. "I felt like my dignity was stripped from me right in front of my children and my family."

"I want United to be held accountable," he added.

Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.