passengers on board American Airlines Recently stopped a man using the flight Duct tape During a flight from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, he attempted to open the aircraft door.
This incident took place on 19 November in American Flight 1915.
According to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport The Department of Public Safety said the man, a Canadian citizen, contacted a flight attendant in the forward galley and said he “wanted and needed to exit the aircraft now.” As their agitation increased, the flight attendant called for backup from another crew member and signaled for help to nearby passengers. The man then ran toward the door, jumped the flight attendant and injured his wrist and neck, NBC News reported.
Doug McCright, a fellow passenger sitting in the front row, intervened and physically restrained the man. “You can think of the only thing I can do to stop this guy,” McCright told NBC News.
Another passenger, Charlie Boris, also got in. And yes, after the procedure and the situation is over, I’m very grateful to be here,” Boris told NBC News.
A flight attendant reported that the disruptive passenger claimed to be the “captain” of the plane and insisted on exiting. Despite attempts to defuse the situation, he was adamant about leaving the flight.
Boris, McCreight and other passengers managed to pin the man down while duct tape was used to secure his hands and ankles. After landing in Dallas, authorities boarded the plane and found the man restrained with tape. He was then taken for medical evaluation.
The incident is currently being investigated.
American Airlines has confirmed that duct tape is part of the onboard safety kits designed for such situations.
“The safety and security of our customers and team members is our highest priority, and we thank our team members and customers for handling the difficult situation,” the airline said in a statement cited by NBC News.