Unruly Passenger Duct-Taped After Attempting to Open Plane Door Mid-Flight
TL;DR
Passengers on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas restrained a man with duct tape after he allegedly attempted to open the cabin door mid-flight. The Canadian national became agitated when denied access to the door and struck a flight attendant. Passengers assisted in subduing him until the plane landed, where he was detained by airport police and the FBI for a mental health evaluation. The flight attendant was treated for injuries, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
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