Passenger opens plane door mid-flight, causing injuries.
TL;DR
A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight from Jeju to Daegu in South Korea opened a door mid-flight, injuring at least 12 people who were treated for breathing problems. The plane landed safely in Daegu, and police detained a 33-year-old man suspected of throwing the door open. The man confessed to opening the door but did not give a reason. Any person who breaches the Aviation Security Act could be prosecuted and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
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- Terrifying moments as plane door opens midair on Asiana Airlines flight CNN
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