The passenger allegedly told a flight attendant about “wanting and needing to exit the aircraft now” then jumped on her, injuring her neck and wrist, authorities said in a report.

Summary

Passengers on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth restrained a Canadian man with duct tape after he allegedly attempted to open a cabin door mid-flight, claiming he was the “captain” and needed to exit.

The man became aggressive, injuring a flight attendant as he rushed toward the door.

Several passengers, including Doug McCright and Charlie Boris, subdued him, using duct tape to secure his hands and ankles.

Authorities detained the man upon landing, and the incident remains under investigation.

  • Im_old@lemmy.world
    38·
    23 hours ago

    Well, not from the door opening, you are right (pressure difference and such). But he already injured a flight attendant, so I guess he wasn’t going to say “oh well it doesn’t open, I tried, I’ll sit down quietly now”.

      • Im_old@lemmy.world
        13·
        22 hours ago

        Well, not everyone at the same time, just one at a time! Lol

        I understand what you mean, I’m just kidding.