United flight rerouted after passenger tries to open door at 36,000 feet
A United Airlines flight was diverted after a passenger attempted to open a door at 36,000 feet. The incident occurred on Flight 1551, which was traveling from Newark to Guatemala City. The flight landed safely at Washington Dulles International Airport, where law enforcement addressed the situation.
- ▪The flight was carrying approximately 145 passengers and six crew members.
- ▪The incident led to the flight being canceled, with a replacement flight scheduled for the following morning.
- ▪There were no reported injuries from the incident.
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U.S. newsUnited flight rerouted after passenger tries to open door at 36,000 feetThe flight en route to Guatemala departed Newark Liberty International Airport and was ultimately diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A United Airlines plane in flight.Justin Sullivan / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 22, 2026, 1:59 PM EDTBy Francie EbertA United Airlines flight was forced to divert Thursday after a passenger allegedly tried to open a door at 36,000 feet, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and air traffic control audio.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Flight 1551, a Boeing 737 Max 8 carrying approximately 145 passengers and six…
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