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travel1 year ago•3 min saved

Passenger's Attempt to Open Emergency Door Forces Flight to Return to Albuquerque

An American Airlines flight from New Mexico to Chicago was forced to return to Albuquerque after a passenger attempted to open the emergency door mid-flight. The unruly passenger was subdued by several others, including Barstool Sports personality "Donnie Does," and restrained with duct tape and flex cuffs. The FBI is currently investigating the incident, and the Albuquerque Police Department has not yet commented.

via Fox News|

#albuquerque #american-airlines #emergency-door

travel1 year ago•1 min saved

"Passenger Opens Plane Door, Walks on Wing, and Receives Support from Fellow Travelers"

A passenger on an Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Guatemala City opened the emergency door and walked onto the wing after the plane was stuck on the tarmac for hours without air conditioning or water. The Mexico International Airport confirmed that no harm was caused, and the passenger was handed over to the police. Fellow passengers issued a joint statement supporting the man, claiming that he acted to protect everyone due to the delay and lack of air creating dangerous conditions. The incident occurred due to a maintenance issue, and it is unclear if the man remains in custody or what charges he may face.

via BBC.com|

#aeromexico #airplane-delay #emergency-door

aviation-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Boeing CEO's Response to Door Plug Blowout Raises Concerns Among Flyers"

A Boeing 737 MAX 9 plane experienced an emergency door malfunction mid-flight, prompting swift regulatory responses and a thorough investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The incident led to the grounding of 171 aircraft and raised concerns about the aircraft's safety and Boeing's reputation. The discovery of the door plug, crucial evidence, in a backyard adds a new dimension to the investigation. The future of the Boeing 737 MAX hinges on the investigation's results, with potential implications for the aviation industry and air travel safety.

via Firstpost|

#aviation-safety #boeing #boeing-737-max

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Airplane Crew Uses Lasso to Subdue Passengers Attempting to Open Plane Door Mid-Flight.

A 19-year-old South Korean man was arrested for attempting to open a plane door mid-flight from Cebu, Philippines, to Seoul. The passenger was subdued by the crew using a lasso rope and tie wraps. He was charged for violating the Aviation Security Act and the Narcotics Control Act after testing positive for drugs during an investigation. The motive for his actions is currently unclear.

via Yahoo News|

#airline #arrest #crime

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Airplane Crews Use Lasso to Subdue Passengers Attempting to Open Plane Doors Mid-Flight

A 19-year-old man on a Jeju Airlines flight from the Philippines to South Korea attempted to open the emergency door mid-flight but was subdued by the crew using a lasso rope and tie wraps. The man was taken into police custody upon landing and tested positive for drugs. He claimed to have felt attacked and complained about pressure on his chest during the flight. No passengers were harmed during the incident.

via Koreaboo|

#airplane-crew #aviation #drug-test

aviation2 years ago•3 min saved

Passenger opens airplane door mid-flight, causing costly repairs.

A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight from Jeju to Daegu in South Korea allegedly opened the plane's emergency door while it was still in the air, causing intense wind to hit the passengers. Lee Yoon-jun, who was seated next to the passenger, recalls feeling the horror of death and subduing the man with the help of other passengers. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and the mental state of the passenger is being looked into. None of the 200 passengers were seriously injured, but nine suffered from hyperventilation.

via CNN|

#asiana-airlines #aviation #emergency-door

aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

Asiana Airlines halts sale of exit row seats following inflight incident.

Asiana Airlines has stopped selling certain exit row seats on its Airbus A321-200 jets after a passenger opened an emergency door during landing. The carrier said the move was out of precaution, and the new policy will apply even if the flights are full. Asiana subsidiary Air Seoul has also implemented the policy, while Air Busan is still considering it. The incident occurred when a man in his 30s opened an Asiana A321 door during landing into Daegu, causing minor injuries to 12 people.

via Business Insider|

#airbus-a321 #asiana-airlines #aviation

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

South Korean Man Arrested for Opening Plane Door Mid-Flight Due to Feeling Suffocated

A South Korean man who opened an emergency door mid-flight on a recent flight from Daegu to Jeju island did so because he felt suffocated due to stress from losing his job. He apologized to the passengers, and an arrest warrant was issued for violating aviation security law, which carries a potential penalty of up to 10 years in prison. None of the passengers were badly injured, but around a dozen were treated for minor injuries.

via The Daily Beast|

#aviation-security #crime #emergency-door

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

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

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.

via NBC News|

#asiana-airlines #aviation #aviation-security-law

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Passenger's Job-Loss Stress Leads to Panic on Flight

A man in his 30s, who was struggling with stress after losing his job, opened the emergency door of an Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 mid-air during a flight from Jeju Island to Daegu International Airport. He said he "wanted to get off quickly" and felt "suffocated." Some passengers were hospitalized due to breathing issues, but none sustained serious injuries. The man has been arrested.

via Business Insider|

#aviation #emergency-door #job-loss

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Passenger Causes Chaos by Opening Plane Door Mid-Flight on Asiana Airlines

A man in his 30s has been arrested for opening the emergency door of an Asiana Airlines flight while it was landing in South Korea. All 194 passengers survived the flight, which landed safely but with its door still open at Daegu International Airport. Some passengers fainted while others had breathing problems and were taken to hospital. The man had not given any explanation for his actions, nor was he drunk at the point of his arrest.

via BBC|

#asiana-airlines #emergency-door #flight-safety

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Passenger opens plane door mid-flight on Asiana Airlines flight in South Korea.

The door of an Asiana Airlines Airbus 321 opened midair as it was coming in to land in Daegu, South Korea, leaving wind whipping through the plane’s cabin as terrified passengers gripped their armrests. A man in his 30s who was sitting at the emergency seat seemed to have opened the door when the aircraft was about 700 feet above the ground. The plane landed safely, and the man has been arrested. Twelve people suffered minor injuries from hyperventilation. An aviation expert described the incident as "very bizarre."

via CNN|

#airbus-321 #asiana-airlines #aviation