Air travel has long been regarded as the safest method of transportation. In fact, the risk of accidents during air travel, whether domestic or international, is much lower compared to land and sea vehicles. However, this does not account for scenarios intentionally created by individuals. Unfortunately, today we witnessed an example of such an incident. A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight deliberately opened the plane door, putting the lives of hundreds of people at risk.
Passenger opens the door on an Asiana Airlines flight!
An unexpected incident occurred on the Asiana Airlines flight with the code OZ8124, operating on the domestic route from Jeju to Daegu, South Korea. As the Airbus A321 aircraft, shown in the image below, began its descent, a passenger opened the emergency exit door.
As a result, horrifying moments unfolded, which you can witness through the link provided below. It was reported that dozens of passengers experienced shortness of breath until the landing was completed, and many were taken to the hospital by emergency response teams. The passenger responsible for this incident was arrested by the airline police after undergoing health checks.
The passenger who opened the door will face imprisonment for up to 10 years!
According to Articles 23 and 46 of the South Korean Aviation Safety Act, a passenger who misuses the emergency exit in a way that endangers the safety and flight of the aircraft can be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. As a matter of fact, the passenger responsible for this incident was arrested by the airline police after undergoing health checks.
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