03.06.2026 08:51
A passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan to Chicago allegedly tried to open the emergency exit door and jump out of the aircraft while in flight. The individual was subdued by other passengers, and the plane was diverted to Miami, where it landed safely. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
Moment of terror on a Frontier Airlines plane in the USA. According to claims, a passenger attempted to open the emergency exit door and jump out of the plane while it was in flight. The aircraft was forced to change its route after the individual was subdued by the intervention of other passengers.
PASSENGERS INTERVENED
Panic broke out on Frontier Airlines flight 3345, which departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, heading to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Images shared on social media show multiple passengers attempting to subdue a person between the seats. The moments when some passengers held and tried to control the individual during the commotion inside the cabin were captured on camera.
ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO OPEN EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR
According to claims, the passenger in question tried to open the emergency exit door during the flight and intended to jump out of the plane. After the incident, the cabin crew informed the pilots, while other passengers intervened against the individual.
AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING IN MIAMI
According to a statement from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Frontier Airlines flight 3345, operating the San Juan-Chicago route, was diverted to Miami International Airport at approximately 11:55 PM local time due to a passenger-related incident on board. The aircraft then landed safely in Miami.
FAA LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION
The FAA announced that an investigation has been initiated following the incident. Officials reported that the investigation into the cause of the incident and the passenger's behavior is ongoing.