A Delta Airlines flight bound for Detroit from Omaha had to make an unscheduled stop Thursday after a passenger tried to open an exit row door.
Video shows law enforcement removing a male passenger off the plane in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on July 17. The plane was about a third of the way into its flight.
NBC News confirmed the Delta Airlines flight made an unscheduled stop in Cedar Rapids after a passenger tried to open an exit row door.
Passengers and crew quickly stepped in to stop the unruly passenger, who was arrested after the plane landed.
Police in Cedar Rapids identified the passenger as 23-year-old Mario Nikprelaj, who is facing charges of disorderly conduct, assault, possession of prescription medication and first-degree harassment. Further charges are possible.
The Delta connection flight, operated by SkyWest Airlines, released a statement saying, “SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behavior as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority.”
CNN reported that this may have stemmed from a fight between the passenger and a flight attendant.
According to tracking site Flight Radar, the plane landed in Detroit Metro Airport around 10:30 p.m., which was three hours behind schedule.