An All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a passenger reportedly tried to open the plane’s exit doors mid-flight, authorities confirmed.
The flight, ANA 114, was about nine hours into its 12-hour journey from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Houston Intercontinental Airport when it was redirected to Seattle. The plane landed safely at 4:19 a.m. local time.
Chris Guizlo, spokesperson for the Port of Seattle, said police were called due to reports of the passenger’s attempt to open the exit doors during the flight.
Passengers and crew restrained the man while in the air, FBI Seattle spokesperson Amy Alexander said. After the plane landed, authorities assessed the passenger and determined he was experiencing a medical crisis.
