Air Carrier Captain reported a passenger became verbally abusive and would not comply with face mask policy.

Date: 2020-12 · Aircraft: Commercial Fixed Wing · Phase: cruise

Anomalies: Deviation discrepancy procedural published material policyDeviation discrepancy procedural securityFlight deck cabin aircraft event passenger misconduct

Synopsis

Air Carrier Captain reported a passenger became verbally abusive and would not comply with face mask policy.

Narrative

Passenger in seat XX1 would not comply with the Company Face Mask Policy; pre-departure and in cruise. PAs were made from the flight deck addressing the face mask policy. Flight attendants requested numerous times for the passenger to comply. The passenger was verbally abusive during one of the requests. Personnel met the flight in ZZZ. The passenger might have been under the influence per conversations with the lead Flight Attendant.

Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.