Overview
- An All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle after a passenger tried to open an emergency exit door mid-flight.
- The unruly passenger was restrained by two military veterans and flight crew members, who zip-tied him to a seat until the plane landed safely in Seattle.
- Authorities determined the individual was experiencing a medical crisis, and he was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
- While on the tarmac in Seattle, a second passenger exhibited unruly behavior and was also removed from the flight before it continued to Houston.
- The flight resumed its journey and landed in Houston without further incident; no charges have been filed against the involved passengers as of the latest reports.