Passenger's mid-air plane door opening leads to arrest warrant and emergency seat ban.

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Passenger's mid-air plane door opening leads to arrest warrant and emergency seat ban.
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A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight in South Korea opened an emergency exit door, causing air to blast inside the cabin and injuring 12 people. The man, who was detained by police, told authorities that he felt suffocated and wanted to get off the plane quickly as it approached landing. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of violating the aviation security law. The plane was carrying 194 people, including teenage athletes on their way to a track and field competition.

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