One of the doors of an Asiana Airlines plane unexpectedly opened during the landing at Daegu International Airport in South Korea on Friday, causing a moment of panic. The plane, carrying 194 passengers, managed to land safely despite the door issue.
A video capturing the Asiana Airlines plane with an open door in mid-air circulated on social media, which shows the severity of the incident.
Nine passengers experienced mild breathing issues
However, nine passengers reported symptoms of breathing difficulty and were subsequently taken to a hospital for evaluation, stated a report in CTGN News. Fortunately, their conditions were not severe, and officials suggested that their symptoms may have been caused by overbreathing due to the incident.
One passenger was detained following the incident
Authorities detained a male passenger in his 30s for questioning, suspecting him of attempting to force the door open while the plane was preparing for landing. The motive behind his actions remains unclear, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Safety of passengers ensured mid-air
Despite the door opening mid-air, no passengers fell out of the plane, and there were no serious injuries reported among the 194 individuals on board. The prompt actions of the airline's crew and the pilots contributed to the safe landing of the aircraft.
Statement from an Asiana official
An official told CTGN News from Asiana Airlines stated that a passenger seated near the exit claimed to have touched the door lever. The airline is working closely with authorities to gather more information and ensure passenger safety.
