Summary

Passengers on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth restrained a Canadian man with duct tape after he allegedly attempted to open a cabin door mid-flight, claiming he was the “captain” and needed to exit.

The man became aggressive, injuring a flight attendant as he rushed toward the door.

Several passengers, including Doug McCright and Charlie Boris, subdued him, using duct tape to secure his hands and ankles.

Authorities detained the man upon landing, and the incident remains under investigation.

  • RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    There is duct tape carried on some commercial airliners.

    This is not the same as speed tape, and aluminum tape is not generally carried on airliners. That stays with the mechanics.