United flight diverts to DC after passenger reportedly tries to open door mid-air

A flight from Newark to Guatemala landed at Dulles after a passenger tried to open a door in midair, according to an air traffic control recording.

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NBC NewsLean Left· 130d ago

United flight rerouted after passenger tries to open door at 36,000 feet

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 130d ago

United flight diverts to DC after passenger reportedly tries to open door mid-air

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United flight diverts to DC after passenger reportedly tries to open door mid-air

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 130d ago

United flight diverts to DC after passenger reportedly tries to open door mid-air

NBC New YorkLean Left· 130d ago

Mid-air scare: Passenger on Newark United flight allegedly tries to open door at 36,000 feet

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New York PostLean Right· 130d ago

United Airlines passenger tries to open plane door at 36,000 feet, assaulted traveler on flight from Newark

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