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Man escorted off plane after being detained for attempting to open door during flight

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February 21, 2024

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Passengers on an American Airlines flight tackled and duct-taped a man mid-flight after he tried to open the plane door, forcing the plane to return to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Chicago-bound American Airlines Flight 1219 made the U-turn shortly after takeoff and landed back at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Barstool Sports’ “Wonton Don” was on the flight and said about 30 minutes in, a man a few rows behind him tried to open the plane’s door.

“Me and 5 other dudes had to wrestle him into the aisle, duct tape his legs, and throw flexi-cuffs on him. Just safely landed back in ABQ but HOLY S—T,” he tweeted.

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