Asiana Airlines and government officials say a passenger opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea.
flight Friday, causing air to gust inside the cabin before the plane landed safely, airline and government officials said.
The plane with 194 people was heading to the southeastern city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju. The flight is normally about an hour, and details of the incident, including how long the door was open, were under investigation, according to Asiana Airlines. Police detained the unidentified person who opened the door, the airline said. Their motive wasn't immediately known.
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