BA passenger tries to open plane door mid-air
British Airways crew were forced to restrain a passenger on Tuesday after she attempted to open an exit door while the plane was in the air.
Initial reports had said that she had tried to enter the plane's cockpit but government agencies said she was actually attempting to open an exit door.
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The plane was Flight 213 and it was travelling to Boston from London when the incident occurred.
Despite the issue on board the flight managed to land safely at Logan Airport and was met by Massachusetts state troopers.
Investigation determines passenger was intoxicated, tried to open EXIT door, not cockpit door. No known nexus to terrorism at this time.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015
Fox News identified the unruly passenger as Polish 32-year-old, Kamila Dolniak. Authorities confirmed that they didn't believe her actions were related to terrorism and she was charged with interfering with the crew.
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A British Airways spokesperson told CNN the flight crew had "requested that police meet the flight in Boston due to an unruly customer on board."
British Airways Flight 213 reportedly on the ground. Troopers on jet bridge to take custody of restrained passenger, investigate incident.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015
State police confirmed the incident on the plane, tweeting: "MSP Troopers awaiting British Airways flight at Logan on which passenger has been restrained. We will confirm more when possible."
They later added: "Investigation determines passenger was intoxicated, tried to open EXIT door, not cockpit door. No known nexus to terrorism at this time."
It was later confirmed that the passenger and some of the flight crew were being interviewed and it was likely that Dolniak will be charged with interfering with the crew.
