Man in custody after trying to open cabin door mid-flight

A passenger on a Boston to Los Angeles flight was taken into custody Monday after forcing the plane to make an unscheduled landing in Omaha, according to the FAA.Watch ReportThe flight crew of Virgin America flight 363 requested a diversion during its Logan to Los Angeles International flight after a male passenger was found masturbating and then attempted to open the door of the plane, according to Omaha Police. Law enforcement officers removed the man from the flight in handcuffs. A witness said the man lunged at one of the exit doors and tried to open it. The man appeared agitated and complained of not feeling well earlier, witnesses said.The man, whose name was not released, was subdued by the crew and a couple of off-duty Boston police officers before the plane landed.After the man was removed, the plane continued to Los Angeles.

A passenger on a Boston to Los Angeles flight was taken into custody Monday after forcing the plane to make an unscheduled landing in Omaha, according to the FAA.

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The flight crew of Virgin America flight 363 requested a diversion during its Logan to Los Angeles International flight after a male passenger was found masturbating and then attempted to open the door of the plane, according to Omaha Police.

Law enforcement officers removed the man from the flight in handcuffs. A witness said the man lunged at one of the exit doors and tried to open it. The man appeared agitated and complained of not feeling well earlier, witnesses said.

The man, whose name was not released, was subdued by the crew and a couple of off-duty Boston police officers before the plane landed.

After the man was removed, the plane continued to Los Angeles.