A passenger experiencing delirium attempted to enter the cockpit of an EasyJet flight traveling from France to Portugal, forcing the aircraft to return to Lyon airport, according to police and the airline, reports RTE.
French police reported that fellow passengers managed to subdue the man and keep him restrained until the plane landed safely.
The incident occurred shortly after take-off on a flight from Lyon to Porto late yesterday, according to EasyJet, reports RTE.
“Flight EJU4429 from Lyon to Porto returned back to Lyon shortly after take off due to (the) behaviour of a passenger onboard. The flight was met by police on arrival and once the passenger was removed by police, the flight continued onto Porto,” EasyJet said in a statement, reports RTE.
Authorities identified the man as a 26-year-old Portuguese citizen. Medical checks showed he was suffering from airsickness combined with delirium.
He was taken to a hospital in France for treatment, reports RTE.
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