A non-compliant flight passenger was restrained after trying to open the emergency door in the air. Wristwatch

An unruly pilot had to be restrained after trying to open the emergency door in flight. According to Jam Press, this devastating incident occurred on Friday on Korean Airlines flight KE658 from Bangkok, Thailand, to Seoul, the capital of South Korea.

Passenger who tried to open the emergency door during the flight was detained

unidentified male traveller About an hour into the flight he started acting crazy. Korean Air said in a statement to the New Zealand Herald that the man “was sitting in the crew’s bench seat in the emergency exit area during the flight.” At the flight attendants’ insistence that he return to his seat, he not only refused, but also became physically aggressive.

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Refusing crew members’ instructions, the man also became verbally aggressive and attempted to “enter the emergency exit area.” Following the incident, a dramatic video circulated on social media. The arrogant passenger is seen trying to turn the handle of the escape door.

Fortunately, despite many attempts, the lid did not budge. The flight crew was eventually able to apprehend the situation by restraining the man, who was “transported to a safe area where tensions were successfully de-escalated.” korean Air representatives said.

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After the plane landed safely in the South Korean capital, the man was sent to authorities for “further investigation.” Airline representatives continued: “The incident was managed in accordance with our established security protocols to prioritize passenger safety and operational integrity.”

They added, “while the situation has been successfully brought under control, we will (fully) cooperate with the appropriate authorities in investigating this matter,” according to the New York Post.