Man reveals reason for opening airplane door during flight.

Passenger Opens Emergency Exit Door Mid-Flight, Cites Feeling Suffocated

A flight from Jeju to Daegu in South Korea turned chaotic when a passenger opened the emergency exit door mid-flight. The incident caused air to blast inside the cabin, injuring twelve people. The man, a 33-year-old who was detained by police, claimed that he felt suffocated and wanted to get off the plane quickly as it descended while landing.

The man, who recently lost his job, reportedly suffered from stress, which may have contributed to his actions. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison for violating aviation security laws.

Teenage Athletes Among Passengers

The plane was carrying 194 people, including teenage athletes on their way to a track and field competition. Fortunately, the plane landed safely despite the incident.

An Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger opened its door mid-flight. Video footage filmed by a person on the flight showed wind rushing in from the open door https://t.co/eTtVOhMjtn pic.twitter.com/KRNSU2WF18

— Reuters (@Reuters) May 26, 2023

The man’s actions caused minor injuries, such as breathing difficulties, to some passengers who were taken to hospitals. The incident is a reminder of the importance of following aviation security laws and regulations to ensure the safety of all passengers.

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