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Asiana Airlines Flight Experiences Emergency After Passenger Opens Emergency Exit During Descent

A passenger opened an emergency exit on an Asiana Airlines flight during descent, causing some passengers to have breathing difficulties and several people to be taken to a hospital after landing.

26 May 2023 · 23:07 UTC

The unexpected opening of the door was caused by a passenger sitting near the emergency exit, who opened the door manually.

The incident happened on an Airbus A321-200 carrying nearly 200 passengers on a domestic flight approaching the runway at Daegu International Airport in South Korea.

The flight landed safely but the sudden opening of the door caused discomfort and panic among passengers.

The incident is under investigation, and the passenger responsible is being questioned.