A man in his 30s was arrested for opening the emergency door of an Asiana Airlines flight while it was landing in South Korea. All 194 passengers survived the flight, but some passengers fainted and had breathing problems. The Airbus A321-200 jet had taken off from Jeju Island and was landing at Daegu International Airport. Flight attendants were unable to stop the man from opening the door because the plane was about to land. Passengers described the panic on board. The suspect has not given any explanation for his actions, and police will investigate the motive of the crime.
In light of the recent news by a recent report by BBC News, a man has been arrested for opening the emergency door of an Asiana Airlines flight as it was landing in South Korea. The incident occurred on Friday, May 26, 2023, as Flight OZ8124, an Airbus A321-200 jet, was landing at Daegu International Airport. The man, who is in his 30s, opened the emergency door while the plane was still 250m from the ground.
Despite the incident, all 194 passengers on board survived the flight, which landed safely but with its door still open. However, some passengers experienced fainting and breathing problems and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Several school-age children were also on board, on their way to a weekend sporting event. The mother of one of the students told Yonhap news agency: “The children were shaking, crying, and frightened.”
Flight attendants were unable to stop the man from opening the door because the plane was about to land, witnesses recounted to local media. They said the man had also tried to jump out of the plane after opening the door. Passengers on board have described the panic that ensued.
“It was chaos with people close to the door appearing to faint one by one and flight attendants calling out for doctors on board through broadcasting,” one 44-year-old passenger told Yonhap. “I thought the plane was blowing up. I thought I was going to die like this,” he added.
A passenger’s video shared on social media shows the gap in the left-hand side of the plane and winds buffeting rows of seated passengers. The suspect has so far not given any explanation for his actions, nor was he drunk at the point of his arrest, police said.
“It is difficult to have a normal conversation with him,” an official said. “We will investigate the motive of the crime and punish him.”
The incident has raised concerns about airline safety and security. The emergency doors of planes are designed to be opened only in case of an emergency, and any unauthorized opening can lead to serious consequences. It is essential that airlines take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of their passengers.
To put the cherry on top, the incident on the Asiana Airlines flight serves as a reminder of the importance of airline safety and security. While all passengers survived the flight, the incident could have had serious consequences. It is essential that airlines take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The suspect’s motive for opening the emergency door remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing.
