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Police Prevent Lion Air Passenger From Ending His Life
29th Jun 2015
Police authorities were able to stop a male passenger from unlocking one of the plane's emergency exits while on board a Lion Air Boeing 737 jet.
The plane, carrying 160 people including passengers and crew, was flying to Hat Yai from Don Mueang Airport on June 24. Police from Hat Yai reported the incident two days after.
Police reports reveal that the plane with Flight No. SA 8542 was already in mid-air, flying at about 10,000 feet above ground when said passenger suddenly stood up, made his way to the exit door, and attempted to unlock it.
Passengers were frightened by the man's actions but three passengers were quick to act and was able to prevent him from carrying out his plan. After which, he was constrained to stay seated and kept under watch for the rest of the flight.
The passengers who apprehended him were actually from the police force.
In half an hour, the pilot was able to land the plane safely at the Hat Yai International Airport. The passenger named Amnart was escorted by police authorities from Klong Hoi Khong and remained with them for questioning.
Amnart told authorities that he is a mechanic by profession and lives in Phatthalung.
Later, he disclosed that he tried to unlock the exit door as he already wanted to end his life at that instant. He added that he was sleepless for almost a week because he was depressed and frustrated with his lovelife.
However, he stressed that thoughts of attempting to end his life dawned on him only upon boarding the plane.
Nevertheless, police authorities considered his act as a clear violation of air safety rules
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