Passenger arrested after trying to open airplane door at Bush Airport, officials say

HOUSTON — A passenger aboard a United Airlines flight was arrested Sunday evening after attempting to open a cabin door while the plane was taxiing at Bush Airport, according to airport officials.

The incident happened around 6:30 p.m., officials said. The passenger’s attempt to open the door was unsuccessful, but the action deployed the aircraft’s emergency slides.

Houston Police Department officers responded and took the individual into custody…

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