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.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    I agree. I didn’t mean to suggest that. I was just trying to say he couldn’t have opened the door at altitude.

    • krashmo@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      That’s assuming Boeing parts work as intended which, putting it generously, seems to be less likely than it once was.