Spirit Airlines flight diverted after passenger tried to open exit door

[demmiblue]

The passenger, who was described as "unruly," was on Flight 185 from Cleveland to Los Angeles, officials said.

A Spirit Airlines flight was diverted to Denver on Wednesday after a passenger appeared to try to open an emergency exit door, officials said.

The passenger, who was not identified, was on Flight 185 from Cleveland to Los Angeles, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

An agency spokesperson described the passenger as "unruly" and said the plane landed without incident.

After arriving in Denver, law enforcement officials took the passenger into custody, Spirit said in a statement.

"It is important to note that opening a door inflight is impossible due to air pressure inside the cabin pinning the door against its frame with force stronger than any person could ever overcome," the company said in the statement.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/spirit-airlines-flight-diverted-after-passenger-tried-open-exit-door-n1262022

[secondwind]

1. ....

[hlthe2b]

2. Impossible to open due to pressure differential. Yeah, I know that, but it would be damn disturbing

nonetheless. Once upon a time we only worried about hijackers or mechanical/pilot issues. Now we have to worry about the nut sitting in the seat next to you (and not just because of COVID-19).

Not a fun flight for all concerned...

[Aristus]

3. The passenger is reportedly suing the airline for interfering with his freedom to crash an airliner.

"IT'S RIGHT THERE IN THE CONSTITUTION! I HAVE MY RIGHTS! NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO STOP ME!"

Come on, you know that's next...

[Notek]

4. Poor bastard

was probably suicidal. I hope he gets help...lots of help.

[mitch96]

5. When I see things like this happening I think... What would I do?...... you? nt

[Politicub]

6. I've flown on Sprit airlines twice - a round trip. And I will never use them again.

The seats are so close together. I had a high degree of anxiety from claustrophobia, and was going through all of my coping routines. I would have completely lost it had someone tried to open the door mid-flight.