Summary

Passengers on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth restrained a Canadian man with duct tape after he allegedly attempted to open a cabin door mid-flight, claiming he was the “captain” and needed to exit.

The man became aggressive, injuring a flight attendant as he rushed toward the door.

Several passengers, including Doug McCright and Charlie Boris, subdued him, using duct tape to secure his hands and ankles.

Authorities detained the man upon landing, and the incident remains under investigation.

  • CarbonIceDragon
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    1 month ago

    Tbf, being with a violently aggressive person in a tight enclosed space is still risky regardless

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      I agree. I didn’t mean to suggest that. I was just trying to say he couldn’t have opened the door at altitude.

    • ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net
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      1 month ago

      Having worked in childcare in college, I once had a angry child bite me. Their little baby teeth broke skin.

      Humans, even without weapons, can do a lot of damage.