WATCH: Passenger duct-taped for attempting to open exit door on American Airlines flight
Passenger duct-taped for attempting to open exit door.
Passengers on anAmerican Airlines flight destined for Chicago stepped in to assist in restraining an individual attempting to open theplane door,reported eye witnesses and airline officials, according to USA Today.
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The incident occurred on AA Flight 1219 en route to O'Hare International Airport from Albuquerque, New Mexico, confirmed an American Airlines spokesperson to media outlet USA Today.
A passenger shared the video online and described witnessing a man trying to aggressively open the airplane door 4 rows back.
The post detailed the efforts of the passenger and five others to subdue the individual, involving wrestling him into the aisle, securing his legs with duct tape, and applying flexi-cuffs.
Video footageshows a man in a red shirt and black hoodie being restrained by fellow passengers near an exit door.
Subsequent online videos showed law enforcement officers escorting the restrained individual off the plane onto the tarmac while handcuffed.
The flight, en route to Chicago, returned to Albuquerque International Airport shortly after takeoff due to the disturbance involving thedisruptive passenger,confirmedthe airline's spokesperson, who also said that the flight landed safely and was met by local law enforcement upon arrival.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the flight returned safely to New Mexico at 2:40 p.m.and an investigation into the incident is underway. Additionally, the FBI is involved in examining the case, according to officials.
(With inputs from agencies)