Passenger Opens Emergency Exit on Flight, Faces Legal Action

A man opened an emergency exit on a flight in mid-air and was taken in by Daegu police for questioning.

He said he had been feeling suffocated and wanted to get off quickly.

The passenger faces up to 10 years in prison for violating aviation safety laws.

The video showed wind ripping through the open door, with fabric seat-backs and passengers’ hair flapping wildly.

A dozen passengers were taken to hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties, but there were no major injuries or damage.

This is the first such incident in Korean aviation history.