A flight bound for Chicago was forced to return to its departure airport after a disruptive passenger, unnamed by authorities, attempted to open the emergency exit door mid-flight. The incident occurred half an hour into the flight, sparking a swift response from passengers and crew members who worked together to restrain the individual. The man, whose actions were described as those of a 'drunk' and 'extremely violent' passenger, was eventually detained. In a separate but related incident on an Emirates flight from Dubai, another passenger became aggressive and headbutted a flight attendant. This individual was also subdued by passengers and crew, who used cable ties to restrain him.
Watch: An Emirates passenger was tied down after trying to head-butt flight attendant https://t.co/DKk22HNdu3
A “drunk” and “extremely violent” passenger on a plane from Dubai was caught on camera headbutting a flight attendant, causing crew members to tackle him and restrain him with cable ties. https://t.co/u0GZ7Dznzy https://t.co/5CI0qFJ8ez
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BUMPY RIDE: Plane passengers and crew members jump into action to restrain a man who tried to open an emergency exit door mid-flight. https://t.co/RNia7ce4RL https://t.co/3p3cbMCT7O
A group of passengers aided flight attendants in restraining the man. https://t.co/fxaXLpunOU
Half an hour into the flight, the passenger, unnamed by authorities, tried to open the emergency exit door. https://t.co/fxaXLpunOU
In the video, passengers seemingly restrain the man before carrying him toward the back of the flight. READ MORE: https://t.co/5LsJ3q9rwm
VIDEO: Man detained after passengers say he tried to open plane door in-flight https://t.co/Vd704H2wwj
A flight, on its way to Chicago, was forced to return to the airport due to a disruptive passenger. https://t.co/aqNuc6UJ7w