Passenger Tries to Open Plane's Emergency Door Mid-Flight, Prompting Intervention

tokyo, houston, seattle - A passenger on a Tokyo to Houston flight attempted to open the emergency door mid-flight, but was subdued by ex-military passengers and crew members.

Passenger's Attempt to Open Emergency Door During Flight

On a nine-hour flight from Tokyo to Houston, a passenger's alarming behavior led him to try and open the plane's emergency door, causing panic among passengers.

Swift Intervention by Ex-Military Passengers and Crew

Two ex-military passengers and flight crew members intervened as the man tried to open the door, restraining and securing him back to his seat for over an hour until the plane diverted to Seattle.

Police Intervention and Passenger's Condition

Upon landing, police officers arrested the disruptive passenger and took him to a hospital, attributing his actions to a possible psychosis or medical crisis.

Flight Safety and Impossibility of Opening Doors Mid-Flight

Despite the alarming incident, experts reassure that due to high air pressure differences, opening plane doors mid-flight at high speeds is physically impossible.