New Delhi: A passenger aboard a South Korean flight opened an emergency door moments before the plane landed. This sparked chaos and panic among the 194 passengers that were on board.
Wind gusts brought on by the unauthorised opening of the door swept across the cabin, generating turbulence and alarm among other passengers.
Asiana Airlines A321 lands safely at Daegu Airport in South Korea after the emergency exit door was opened by a passenger on approach. 9 people taken to hospital with breathing difficulties. pic.twitter.com/Jzed4PMDvc
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Video of the incident has surfaced on a number of social media sites, showing how the wind tore through the rows of passengers. The blurry sights in the video were captured from inside the aircraft when the door opened.
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The Airbus A321 managed to land safely at Daegu Airport in South Korea despite the dangerous circumstances.
Around 200 people were onboard the flight, which included 194 passengers, as per Asiana Airlines.
The unexpected opening caused some passengers to suffer breathing difficulties, and nine people were taken to hospital after the landing, Asiana said, adding there were no major injuries or damage.
Meanwhile, police arrested the unidentified person who opened the door and his motive was unclear, the airline said.