A Japan-bound flight was forced to divert after a passenger tried to open the plane door mid-flight. The incident occurred on All Nippon Airways Flight 114, en route from Tokyo to Houston.
The plane had been flying for several hours when the passenger became unruly. Authorities said the man appeared to suffer from a medical crisis during the flight. As a result, fellow passengers and crew had to restrain him.
The flight crew made an emergency landing in Seattle to ensure passenger safety. Local police boarded the aircraft and took the man to a nearby hospital. His identity has not been released, and it remains unclear whether he will face charges.
Officials confirmed the passenger tried to open the plane door while the flight was at cruising altitude. The crew acted quickly, and no one was injured in the incident. A second passenger was also removed in Seattle for separate unruly behavior.
Flight 114 resumed its journey after the disruptions. It arrived in Houston about four hours later than scheduled, according to flight tracking data.
This case is one of several recent incidents where a passenger tried to open the plane door. In April, a Jetstar flight from Bali had to turn around mid-journey. A passenger had attempted to open the door while the plane was airborne.
Last November, passengers restrained a man with duct tape on an American Airlines flight after a similar attempt. In 2023, another man successfully opened a door just before landing, causing nine people to suffer breathing issues.
Airlines and aviation authorities continue to raise concerns over such behavior. Crews now receive more training on managing in-flight disturbances.
Passenger safety remains a top priority for global airlines. These incidents underline the need for vigilance and quick action during emergencies.
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