Passenger on United flight from Newark tried to open door at 36,000 feet, forcing emergency landing, pilot says
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Key Points:
- A United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala City made an emergency landing in Washington D.C. after a passenger attempted to open a door mid-flight at 36,000 feet.
- The flight, carrying 145 passengers and six crew members, landed safely at 8:38 p.m., and law enforcement met the plane to handle the unruly passenger.
- The passenger also assaulted a fellow traveler, prompting the cancellation of the flight and the arrangement of a replacement flight and overnight accommodations for passengers.
- The FBI responded to the incident at Dulles Airport but has not released further details.
- Communication between the pilot and air traffic control confirmed the attempted door opening and the assault, with no immediate report of injuries.