The Cape Air flight returns to Nantucket after the main cabin door opens in midair
The small plane had just departed from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and was en route to Boston when the problem occurred, according to news outlet Nantucket Current.
that Instagram video A recorded passenger on board shows the top of the main cabin door partially open mid-flight – with many commentators immediately commenting on the incident.
Despite what happened, the plane remained stable and continued to operate normally.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Cape Air for comment on the incident.
A Cape Air plane bound for Boston (not pictured) was forced to return to Nantucket shortly after takeoff when part of a cabin door opened during flight. (Nicholas Economou/Norphoto/Getty Images)
The outlet noted that the pilot turned the plane around and landed again in Nantucket, with no injuries reported.
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The passengers were later transferred to another plane to complete their journey to Boston, and many praised the pilot for remaining calm under pressure.
“The pilot was amazing,” one passenger said The current said. “The pilot didn’t panic but got us safely back around the island to land. He probably flew for 6 to 8 minutes with the door open.”
The pilot in the accident described on a Cape Air flight (not pictured) reversed course and landed safely on Nantucket. No injuries were reported. (Istock)
The airline confirmed the incident to the local outlet.
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The airline’s statement said: “The aircraft was at a stable altitude and operating normally. The flight crew returned to ACK Airport, and the aircraft landed safely without any further incident.”
That particular plane has been around ever since He was taken out of service While the company is investigating the cause of the problem.
The company said that the plane in question (not pictured) has been taken out of service while the cause of the problem is being investigated. (Nicholas Economou/Norphoto/Getty Images)
“We are following all applicable safety procedures and will take any necessary actions based on our findings,” the company said, adding that passenger safety remains its top priority.
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Users commented on the video posted by the passenger, with many taking a lighter note about the situation.
“Isn’t it a bit cold when you open the window this time of year?” one user wrote.
“A little fresh air doesn’t hurt,” another user commented.
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Fox News Digital previously reported Another flight case Which caused disturbances.
A Delta plane at Pittsburgh International Airport was left waiting on the runway after a flight attendant accidentally opened the plane’s emergency slide, delaying passengers on board.
The error required maintenance crews to remove the slide before passengers could exit safely. Such incidents can cost airlines tens of thousands of dollars.
Fox News Digital’s Chloe Coyle contributed reporting.
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