“A Man Suddenly Opened The Door!” Passengers Recount Harrowing Asiana Airlines Flight

Passengers recounted their scary experience while on an Asiana Airlines flight that had its door open mid-flight.

Door of Asiana Airlines plane opens in mid-air just before landing in South Korea; 9 people taken to hospital with breathing difficulties pic.twitter.com/rUI6LTRihj

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According to a Hankook Kyungjae report, the passenger recounted the incident. According to the passenger, about 10 minutes before landing, a loud explosive sound was heard.

About 10 minutes before landing, the door opened with an explosive sound. Due to the difference in air pressure, dust was released from the air conditioner and fans, which clouded the interior of the plane.

— Passenger A

The passenger then revealed the chaos that would ensue.

People by the open doors seemed to be fainting one after the other. The flight attendants then asked through the intercom if a medical professional was on board, and people were running around, making a hectic scene.

— Passenger A

Several passengers also revealed the scene when the door of the plane opened.

All of a sudden, the door opened, and I felt a pain that felt like my ears were being ripped off. The plane then quickly attempted to land, and we heard a loud bang.

— Passenger B

The passenger then revealed that a man had then tried to jump off the plane but was apprehended by flight attendants.

A man suddenly opened the door and tried to jump off. The flight attendants then shouted for the men on board to help, and so everyone, while being close to one another, was able to pull the man inside. There were students who sat by the door that witnessed the whole incident.

— Passenger A

Previously, an Asiana Airlines flight from Jeju-do to Daegu saw its plane doors open mid-flight. According to Daegu police, they had apprehended a 33-year-old man for allegedly opening the door.

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The man is reportedly not revealing the motives behind his dangerous actions.

It’s currently hard to have a normal conversation with the man. We are planning on punishing him after investigating the motives for the crime.

— Daegu Police

Stay tuned for updates.