A Japanese plane headed from Tokyo to Texas had to make an emergency landing after a passenger tried to open one of its doors during the flight, after taking off on Saturday.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) Flight 114 was diverted to Seattle hours “due to an unruly passenger,” the airline said.
Police at the Port of Seattle told media they had been notified of a man who “attempted to open exit doors during the flight.”
The unidentified man was “having a medical crisis” and had to be restrained by other passengers and flight crew, police added.
He was later taken to a hospital. It is unclear if he will face any charges.
ANA emphasised their priority remains the safety of their passengers and crew in a statement and thanked the local law enforcement for their support.
While the plane was waiting on the tarmac of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a second person was removed from the flight for “unruly behaviour,” according authorities.
Flight data shows that the plane finally made it to its destination, George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, on Saturday around 12:40 local time (17:40 GMT), four hours after its scheduled arrival time.
