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According to the co-passengers, the man suddenly jumped out of his seat and started yanking at the door lever.
The incident took place aboard Plus Ultra Flight 701 from Madrid’s Barajas Airport to the Venezuelan capital, Caracas on February 28 (X)
A passenger sparked panic on a transatlantic flight after allegedly attempting to open an emergency door at 35,000 ft mid-air.
The incident took place aboard Plus Ultra Flight 701 from Madrid’s Barajas Airport to the Venezuelan capital, Caracas on February 28, when the aircraft was over the Atlantic Ocean, reported Daily Mail.
According to the co-passengers, the man suddenly jumped out of his seat and started yanking at the door lever. Passengers watching the drama unfold started screaming as others raced to the aid of flight attendants attempting to restrain him.
Footage from the scene showed the man standing at the exit while cabin crew members wrestled him away. The flyer was seen lying on the floor…