A video showing the moment a man allegedly attempted to open an aircraft exit door mid-flight has gone viral on social media, sparking panic and reactions from viewers.
According to the video shared online, a chaotic incident reportedly broke out inside the aircraft, leaving passengers frightened as the man allegedly tried to gain access to an exit door while the plane was in the air.
The woman who shared the footage claimed that she and more than 100 other passengers could have lost their lives if the situation had not been brought under control.
She said other male passengers quickly intervened, restraining the man and tying him down to prevent what could have resulted in a serious disaster.
Sharing the video, she wrote: “Netflix documentary on how me and about 100+ passengers nearly lost our lives because of a single person who tries to open the exit door mid-flight. Thank God for men who tied him down immediately.”
Public reactions
The video has generated several reactions from social media users, with many praising the passengers who intervened.
Naija2capeblog wrote: “Omoh…… Thank God for those passengers who moved fast o. One person’s moment of confusion nearly turned into everyone’s problem😟, but the way people stepped in and handled it shows how quickly strangers can look out for each other when it counts.”
Saint Vincent commented: “I talk am say people no normal again for this life. Make them beat senses put for the man body. He wants to waste lives for no reason.”
Chriszter asked: “How them sell ticket give werey? Was he wearing suit?”
Delcan wrote: “Them no beat the shit out of him and tire him down like a thief caught in Nigeria.”
Town Crier added: “That’s suicidal. I hope he is locked up.”
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identity of the passenger and the aircraft involved, were not immediately clear from the viral footage.
Watch the video here…
Panic as man attempts to open an airplane exit door mid-flight. pic.twitter.com/Aa2nh3gZZj
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