The woman was restrained until the plane safely landed. (iStock)
Officials say fellow passengers restrained a woman after she allegedly tried to open an exit during a flight from Indianapolis to Detroit.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport spokeswoman Erica Donerson says the woman may have been suffering from a medical issue. Donerson says the woman was restrained until the plane safely landed about 6:45 p.m. Monday.
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The woman was taken into custody, but Donerson said a preliminary investigation suggests the woman didn't have criminal intent. The FBI said in a statement Tuesday that it has determined no federal charges will be filed.
The incident occurred shortly after takeoff aboard Delta flight 5972. The flight was operated by Republic Airline.
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Republic spokesman Jon Austin says the flight arrived ahead of schedule and that the airline is apologizing to affected passengers.
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