United flight rerouted after passenger tries to open door at 36,000 feet
NBC News • • business
Key Points:
- A United Airlines flight from Newark to Guatemala City was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport after a passenger attempted to open a door at 36,000 feet, according to the FAA and air traffic control audio.
- Flight 1551, carrying approximately 145 passengers and six crew members, landed safely and was met by law enforcement to handle the situation involving the unruly passenger.
- The incident included the passenger attempting to open door 2L and assaulting another person on board, as confirmed by air traffic control communications.
- No injuries were reported, but the original flight was canceled, with a replacement flight scheduled for the following morning and accommodations provided to affected passengers.