Passenger's mid-flight panic leads to emergency door opening.

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Passenger's mid-flight panic leads to emergency door opening.
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A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight in South Korea opened an emergency exit door during landing, causing air to blast inside the cabin and injuring 12 people. The man, who was detained by police, told them he felt suffocated and wanted to get off the plane quickly. He had recently lost his job and suffered from stress. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison for 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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