AirLive.net: Man tries to open emergency exit on Air Europa flight to Ibiza before being overpowered by cabin crew

A man has been arrested after trying to open the door of an Air Europa plane travelling between Majorca and Ibiza mid-flight.

44 year old Romanian was overpowered by crew and passengers who held him until the plane reached his destination and he was handed over to police.

The scare happened on Monday morning.

Unnamed man was arrested and taken to hospital in Ibiza when the plane landed. Local reports say the man had psychological problems

Civil guard officers said they believed he was trying to commit suicide rather than deliberately trying to cause other passengers harm as part of a terrorist act.

AirLive.net: NEWS Man tries to open emergency exit on Air Europa flight to Ibiza before being overpowered by cabin crew