A flight from Tokyo to Texas had to divert to Seattle due to a passenger trying to open the airplane doors mid-flight.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) Flight 114 landed safely after the incident involving an unruly passenger.
The man, who attempted to open the doors while the plane was airborne, was restrained by the crew and fellow passengers.
He was later taken to a hospital, and it is uncertain if he will face legal consequences.
The airline emphasized the safety of passengers and crew as their utmost priority and appreciated the assistance of law enforcement.
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Another passenger was removed from the flight in Seattle for disruptive behavior after the plane landed.
No legal actions have been taken against this passenger according to the FBI.
The plane eventually reached its destination in Houston, Texas, after the delay caused by the diversion.
All Nippon Airways, based in Tokyo, operates flights to various U.S. cities, including New York City, Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
This incident is not the first involving disruptive passengers on this route.
In a previous case, an intoxicated passenger on the same flight route bit a flight attendant.
Similar incidents have occurred on other airlines in the past few years, including attempted door openings mid-flight.
Passengers on various flights have faced emergency situations due to disruptive behaviors.
