Asiana Airlines bans some emergency seats after door-opening accident
The incident took place on Friday onboard a A321-200 plane, which was carrying nearly 200 passengers as it approached the runway at Daegu International Airport, about 240 kilometres southeast of Seoul.
The plane landed safely but several people were hospitalised. There were no serious injuries or damage.The man responsible was detained by authorities in Daegu for allegedly breaking aviation security laws. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.because he was feeling “suffocated” inside the cabin.A nearby passenger captured footage of wind blowing through the open door, with fabric seat-backs and passengers’ hair fluttering wildly as several people shouted in shock.
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