WestJet flight diverts to Winnipeg after passenger tries to open door, Victoria man charged

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Flight 710 from Vancouver to Toronto was diverted on Friday.

WINNIPEG — A flight from Vancouver to Toronto made an unscheduled stop after a passenger attempted to open a door.The airline says that as per standard protocol, it contacted RCMP and EMS to meet the aircraft upon arrival in Winnipeg and the passenger was taken into their custody.

RCMP say an 18-year-old man from Victoria is charged with endangering an aircraft under the Aeronatics Act.WestJet says in its email that it’s important to note it's not possible to open secured pressurized aircraft doors at high altitudes, adding the flight was able to continue on to Toronto shortly after the stop.

 

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