Door-Opening Attempt at 36,000 Feet Forces United Flight to Divert
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying about 145 passengers and six crew on Newark to Guatemala City diverted to Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly tried to open a door at 36,000 feet and assaulted another passenger; the plane landed safely, was met by law enforcement, and a replacement flight plus overnight accommodations were arranged, with the FAA warning of stiff fines for unruly passengers.
