‘He was too strong’: Passenger attempts to open plane’s emergency door mid-air, see video – Times of India
An unruly passenger was forcefully restrained by fellow travelers after he attempted to open the plane's emergency door just before landing on a Copa Airlines flight from Brazil to Panama. A video capturing the chaos has gone viral on X, showcasing the moments when passengers took matters into their own hands to prevent what could have resulted in a mid-air disaster.According to reports from The New York Post, the flight was running smoothly until about 30 minutes before landing, when the man allegedly charged toward the back of the aircraft, brandishing a plastic knife from his meal tray. He then attempted to take a flight attendant hostage, demanding access to the emergency door. Witness and photojournalist Cristiano Carvalho, 51, who recorded parts of the incident, described the chaos. ...