Passenger duct taped and bound after trying to open cabin door midflight

AMERICAN AIRBUS A321-231 N164NN (MSN 6909)

A passenger on American Airlines Flight 1915 was subdued with duct tape after attempting to open the aircraft's cabin door mid-flight. The incident occurred on a flight from Milwaukee (MKE/KMKE) to Dallas (DFW/KDFW) when the passenger, reportedly becoming very agitated after being told he could not leave the plane, charged at a flight attendant in an effort to reach the door.

According to reports, the flight attendant managed to prevent him from accessing the door, and with the help of three other passengers, they restrained the individual. The group used duct tape from the flight's emergency kit to secure his wrists and ankles.

After the plane landed, the passenger was removed in a wheelchair and taken for a mental health assessment. An American Airlines spokesperson stated that law enforcement met the flight upon its arrival at Dallas-Fort Worth due to the disruptive passenger, emphasizing the airline's commitment to safety and security.

The flight attendant who intervened sustained injuries to her neck and wrist and was hospitalized.    

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no charges have been filed as of yet.