SEOUL: A man who opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight in mid-air felt 'suffocated' and wanted to get off quickly, South Korean police said on Saturday. READ HERE:
The plane was carrying nearly 200 passengers as it approached the runway on Friday at Daegu International Airport, about 240 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on a domestic flight.When the plane was around 200 meters above ground, the man who police said was in his 30s without providing further details, opened the exit door.The passenger was taken in by Daegu police for questioning and told officers he had been 'under stress after losing a job recently.
A video clip shot by a nearby passenger showed wind ripping through the open door, with fabric seat-backs and passengers' hair flapping wildly as some people shouted in surprise.Another video shared on social media showed passengers sitting in the emergency exit row next to an open door being buffeted by strong winds.A dozen passengers were taken to hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties but there were no major injuries or damage, according to the transport ministry.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Terrifying moments as plane door opens midair on Asiana Airlines flightThe door of an Asiana Airlines jet opened as it was coming in to land in Daegu, South Korea, on Friday afternoon, leaving wind whipping through the plane’s cabin as terrified passengers gripped their armrests, video of the incident shows.
Read more »
South Korea police investigate after door opened during Asiana flight(1st UPDATE) No one was hurt in the incident but nine people were transferred to a nearby hospital after suffering breathing issues, a Daegu fire department official says
Read more »
South Korea detains passenger after Asiana plane door opened mid-airOn Friday, South Korean police apprehended a man who caused a stir among passengers on an Asiana Airlines flight when he opened the plane door just moments before it was scheduled to land in Daegu. CDNDigital
Read more »
Asiana plane lands safely after door opens during flight – spokespersonNo one was hurt in the incident, but some passengers were taken to hospital suffering breathing issues due to shock, the company spokesperson says.
Read more »
Passenger opens plane door mid-air on Asiana flightWhen the plane was still about 200 meters (650 feet) above the ground, a passenger sitting near the emergency exit 'opened the door manually by touching the lever.' | via philstarlife
Read more »
Passenger opens plane door mid-air on Asiana flight A passenger opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight as it was preparing to land on Friday, the carrier told AFP, adding that the plane landed safely but several people were hospitalised. ManilaBulletin READ:
Read more »