Nov
07
2024
A passenger was restrained by crew and other flyers on Copa Airlines flight 208 from Brasilia to Panama City after attempting to open an emergency exit door approximately 30 minutes prior to arrival. He was reportedly brandishing a plastic knife taken from his meal tray.
The disturbance began when the man grabbed a flight attendant and attempted to use the plastic knife to take her hostage while making his way toward the exit. Another flight attendant attempted to intervene but struggled to restrain him due to his strength. Other flight attendants began to scream.
