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FAA Probes United Passenger Who Tried Opening Cabin Door

7/1/2026

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The FAA opened an investigation after a passenger tried to open a cabin door on United Flight 3989.
The plane landed in Indianapolis, where police detained the passenger before it taxied to the gate.
The flight then continued to Houston with a delay.
The FAA reported over 830 unruly-passenger incidents this year and said violations may incur criminal charges and civil penalties over $43,000.

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The FAA opened an investigation after a passenger tried to open a cabin door on United Flight 3989.
The plane landed in Indianapolis, where police detained the passenger before it taxied to the gate.
The flight then continued to Houston with a delay.
The FAA reported over 830 unruly-passenger incidents this year and said violations may incur criminal charges and civil penalties over $43,000.