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Flight Diverted After Passenger Attempts to Open Emergency Door Mid-Air

A Tokyo-to-Houston flight was rerouted to Seattle as passengers and crew restrained a man experiencing a medical crisis; a second unruly passenger was also removed before the plane resumed its journey.

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A plane lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 23, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.

Overview

  • An All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle after a male passenger attempted to open an emergency exit mid-flight, prompting swift action by two military veterans and crew members.
  • The passenger, whose identity remains unknown, was restrained with zip ties and later found to be experiencing a medical crisis; he was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
  • A second passenger became unruly while the plane was on the tarmac in Seattle and was also removed by Port of Seattle Police, though the incidents were unrelated.
  • The flight resumed its journey to Houston and landed safely, arriving approximately four hours behind schedule.
  • As of the latest reports, no charges have been filed against either passenger, and further details about their identities and conditions remain undisclosed.