Passenger dies after trying to open plane door on Nairobi–Lagos flight

A passenger who tried to open a plane door mid-flight on a Nairobi–Lagos route has died, after being restrained by crew and passengers.

• A passenger tried to open an emergency door on a Nairobi–Lagos flight at about 6,000 meters, causing panic among travelers.
• Crew and passengers restrained the man after he attempted to storm the cockpit and open the rear door.
• The man lost consciousness about 20 minutes before landing and was pronounced dead after the plane reached Lagos.
• Nigerian media reported the man had been refused entry via Madagascar customs, forcing the airline to return him on the same route.