Passenger tries to open plane door mid-flight

cnn.com: The flight diverted to Frankfurt, pictured, after a passenger attempted to open the cabin door.

cnn.com Jul 27, 2008

Police: Plane makes emergency landing in Frankfurt because of drunken passengers Two UK women accused of attempted assault, interfering with air traffic Police: 26-year-old woman attempted to open the cabin door. Flight from Greece to northern England continued after an hour BERLIN, Germany (AP) -- Two drunken British women went on a rampage on a charter plane, hitting one flight attendant with a bottle of vodka and trying to open a cabin door as the aircraft was cruising over Austria at 10,000 meters (32,800 feet), police said Saturday. The staff on the flight from Greece to England eventually forced the women back to their seats and the pilot made an emergency in Frankfurt on Thursday, police told The Associated Press, confirming a statement they had issued on Friday. The identities of the women, aged 26 and 27, were not... [read full story]

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(anonymous) - Jul 28, 2008 5:23:48 AM

Speaking as former flight services professional with extensive awareness of the inherent challenges faced by in-flight crews and ground crews, let me simply say that the behavior of these women should considered reprehensible. Attempting to open an aircraft door in flight at 30,000 ft is no less than assault and may be considered attempted manslaughter. It's outrageous behavior. Brits have certainly developed a reputation for being ridiculous drunks!

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