akarunway 1 #1 August 5, 2005 Woman Accused Of Trying To Open Plane Door In Flight SEATTLE -- A Florida woman accused of trying to open a United Airlines jet exit door as the flight descended into Seattle was arrested when the plane landed safely, Port of Seattle police said. Flight 1195, en route from Denver, was reportedly at an altitude of about 4,000 feet Wednesday when the 52-year-old woman from Dania Beach, sitting at the rear of the Boeing 737, left her seat and tried to open an exit door. Dempsey, who is from Dania Beach, failed but "she did manage to turn the handle far enough that a warning light went on in the cockpit," Seattle-Tacoma International Airport spokesman Bob Parker told KING-TV. "Ultimately, at the urging of the flight attendant, she went and sat back down," he said. Those on board said no one tried to physically restrain the woman. Parker said those who saw her at the door made a "conscious choice" to stay securely belted in their seats just in case she did manage to open the door. The woman was arrested for investigation of malicious mischief when the plane landed at 1:30 p.m. Port police were investigating whether alcohol and prescription medication were involved. A United spokesman did not immediately return a call for comment.I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #2 August 5, 2005 yeah....I think I know her from that OTHER thread.... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cudlo 0 #3 August 5, 2005 Thought the doors on commercial airliners had a switch where the door couldn't be opened if the plane isn't on the ground._________________________________________ "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Kierkegaard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #4 August 5, 2005 yea how can it be a crime? she couldnt have opened it, thats what we are led to believe anyway....Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #5 August 5, 2005 I wonder if this is going to make it more difficult to carry your rig on the airplane. How much would that freak out the wuffos to have someone with a rig on messing with the door? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
