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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Marine reveals chilling moment he heroically stopped manic passenger from killing all onboard Houston flight
A heroic Marine has told how he managed to stop a manic passenger from killing everyone onboard a flight from Japan to Houston, Texas. Jody Armentrout, a sergeant major who has served in the Marines for over 20 years, was sitting in the emergency exit row on All Nippon Airways Flight 114 from Tokyo to Houston on Saturday when he said he noticed a man acting strange. Trained to remain vigilant at all times, Armentrout said he watched as the man take his backpack into one of the bathrooms, then came out and went to another bathroom on the flight - and then a third. 'He came out of that one and began pacing up and down the aisle, so that just threw my radar on,' the 50-year-old Marine told NBC News. Soon, he said, he saw the man eyeing the emergency exit door next to him. At that point, Armentrout said he stood up to block the man from the exit door - which only prompted the manic passenger to rush to the door in the opposite aisle. The man immediately grabbed the strap on the door - and Armentrout said he knew he had just seconds to act. 'About that time is when I slammed him, put him on the ground,' the Marine said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abigail Dye (@abigaildyenews) 'And then there was an older gentleman sitting on that side that woke up and he got up and kind of helped me.' Together, the two men were able to secure the unruly passenger into a seat as he tried to wrestle free. They were aided by flight attendants, who Armentrout said handed him zip ties, which he placed around the man's wrists to secure him to the seat. Armentrout then sat with the man until the plane safely landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington, where it was temporarily diverted. As he sat with the unidentified passenger, Armentrout said he noticed the man's eyes. 'You could definitely tell there was something going on.' When the plane finally landed in Seattle just about 45 minutes later, police escorted the man off of the flight. They could be seen in footage posted online telling the man, 'If you try to fight us, force will be used against you.' One officer says: 'Once I take you out of the seat, we're going to escort you off the flight, okay? If you try to fight us, force will be used against you.' The man was then apparently taken off the plane without incident, and was evaluated. Airport officials have since claimed the man had experienced some sort of 'medical episode' and was transported to a nearby hospital. But the drama of the international flight did not end there- as another passenger who FBI agents say was 'frustrated at the flight diversion' punched a bathroom door. That individual, who has not been identified, was also removed from the flight - which then continued on to Houston, landing at around 12.42 pm local time. When it finally landed, Armentrout said he was just glad to be on the ground. He noted that he had just been acting out of concern for his fellow passengers, including multiple infants. 'I just knew he was up to something crazy and at the end of the day, I was willing to take the risk of him saying "I'm not doing anything," and then just them making him go sit back down, than me allowing him to do anything that's going to put anybody at risk,' the Marine said. He added that he now hopes others also remain aware of their surroundings. 'I want to make sure everybody understands what time we are in in this world nowadays and that they need to be aware of their surroundings all the time,' Armentrout said. As of Thursday, no charges had been filed for either the man who apparently tried to open the emergency door or the other individual who punched the door.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
A Marine 'Slammed' and Zip-tied a Passenger to His Seat After He Claims Man Attempted to Open Plane Door Mid-Flight
A U.S. Marine of 20 years pinned a man down on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Houston when he claims a man tried to open the emergency exit door Sergeant Major Jody Armentrout said he was handed zip ties by flight attendants to secure the passenger and sat beside him until the plane landed in Seattle That was not the only hiccup in Flight 114's route, as another passenger punched the lavatory door while the plane was on the tarmac in SeattleA U.S. Marine acted quickly after noticing a man grab the emergency exit door. Sergeant Major Jody Armentrout, who has served in the Marines for 20 years, was on a flight from Tokyo to Houston on May 24, when he noticed a man acting suspicious. The fellow passenger took his backpack into one of the lavatories before he walked out, went into a second lavatory, and then a third. "He came out of that one and began pacing up and down the aisle, so that just threw my radar on," Armentrout, who is stationed in Japan, told NBC News in a phone interview about his All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Houston. Keeping a steady eye on the suspicious passenger, Armentrout, 50, said he saw the man eyeing the emergency exit door adjacent to him. That's when the Marine intervened by standing up and blocking the man's way to the door. Armentrout said he saw the passenger turn around and run straight through the galley to another emergency exit door. That's when Armentrout's instincts and training kicked in. "He grabbed a strap around the door, pulled it off, and about that time is when I took him and slammed him, put him on the ground," Armentrout told NBC News. "And then there was an older gentleman sitting on that side that woke up, and he got up and kind of helped me." Flight attendants handed Armentrout zip ties to keep the man secured to the seat while the plane took a detour to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. In the meantime, Armentrout sat next to the man for the duration of the flight. "His eyes — you could definitely tell there was something going on," Armentrout said of the passenger acting suspiciously. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. All Nippon Airways released a statement regarding Flight 114, saying a passenger became 'unruly' during the flight with service from Haneda Airport to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The man was escorted off the plane, where he was brought in for questioning and later identified, according to a Port of Seattle Police report obtained by PEOPLE. The FBI informed the officer on call that they were not going to place the man into custody. Instead, he was transported to a local hospital where he received "further medical evaluation," the report states. "Prosecutors are reviewing reports and witness statements to determine whether the case is appropriate for federal prosecution," a spokesperson for the FBI Seattle field office told PEOPLE. That was not the only hiccup for the All Nippon Airways Flight 114 that departed Saturday morning. As the flight sat on the tarmac in Seattle, another passenger who "was frustrated at the flight diversion" punched a lavatory door, the FBI's Seattle field office reported. The flight passenger was removed from the flight and has not been identified. The FBI reported that neither flight passenger received charges as of Tuesday. Flight 114 eventually made it to Houston on Saturday at 12:42 pm CDT, according to Armentrout admitted, "It was a weird flight." On Friday, May 30, Armentrout will make the trip back to his base in Japan, which he told the news station has him feeling a little anxious after the last flight. With that, he issued a strong advisory to travelers. "I want to make sure everybody understands what time we are in in this world nowadays and that they need to be aware of their surroundings all the time," he said. Read the original article on People
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
'I just knew he was up to something crazy': Hero marine tackles passenger trying to open plane door mid-flight
A US Marine shared a moment he wrestled a disruptive passenger to the ground to prevent him from opening a plane's emergency exit mid-air. Sgt Maj Jody Armentrout, 50, said his instincts kicked in when a man began behaving oddly on Saturday morning's All Nippon Airways flight from Japan to Texas. The long-serving Marine, who has spent more than two decades in the US Marine Corps, said he first noticed the passenger wandering aimlessly between bathrooms. 'He came out of that one and began pacing up and down the aisle, so that just threw my radar on,' Armentrout told NBC News. 'His eyes — you could definitely tell there was something going on.' When the passenger began tampering with an emergency exit, Armentrout jumped into action. 'He grabbed a strap around the door, pulled it off, and about that time is when I took him and slammed him, put him on the ground,' he said. Another older passenger helped restrain the man, while Armentrout zip-tied him to a seat. The Houston-bound flight was then diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where the man, reportedly undergoing a medical crisis, was taken to hospital. He has not been charged, the New York Post reported. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Japan based Armentrout, stayed seated beside the passenger for the remainder of the journey and said he acted out of concern for others onboard. 'I just knew he was up to something crazy, and at the end of the day, I was willing to take the risk of him saying 'I'm not doing anything' and then just them making him go sit back down than me allowing him to do anything that's going to put anybody at risk.' Several passengers thanked the Marine for his quick thinking and bravery, especially as there were babies and families on the flight. However, the drama didn't end there. Upon landing in Seattle, another passenger, reportedly angry about the diversion, punched a bathroom door. The FBI confirmed that this person, too, was removed by Port of Seattle Police but had not been charged as of Wednesday. Reflecting on the incident, Armentrout simply said, 'It was a weird flight.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Marine restrains ‘unruly man' who tried to open door mid-flight: ‘I just knew he was up to something crazy'
A Marine jumped into action to restrain an 'unruly' man who tried to open the doors 10 hours into an All Nippon Airways flight traveling from Tokyo to Houston. Jody Armentrout, a sergeant major who has served in the Marines for over 20 years, noticed a man acting strangely on Saturday's Flight 114, taking his backpack into each of the plane's bathrooms back to back. 'He came out of that one and began pacing up and down the aisle, so that just threw my radar on,' Armentrout told NBC News. Immediately after, the 50-year-old marine noticed the man started to stare at an emergency exit, so he put himself between the man and the door. The passenger then sprinted to the other side of the plane and began trying to open the other emergency door. 'He grabbed a strap around the door, pulled it off, and about that time is when I took him and slammed him, put him on the ground,' Armentrout said. 'And then there was an older gentleman sitting on that side that woke up, and he got up and kind of helped me.' Flight attendants gave Armentrout zip ties to secure the man's wrists to his seat. Immediately after the incident, the plane was diverted to Seattle. Armentrout, who is stationed in Japan, said he sat next to the disruptive passenger until the crew made an emergency landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 'His eyes – you could definitely tell there was something going on,' Armentrout said. 'I just knew he was up to something crazy, and at the end of the day, I was willing to take the risk of him saying 'I'm not doing anything' and then just them making him go sit back down than me allowing him to do anything that's going to put anybody at risk,' he added. All Nippon Airways Flight 114 left Haneda Airport Saturday morning for Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport but was forced to land in Seattle when a passenger became 'unruly,' the airline said in a statement. Port of Seattle police confirmed that the man was trying to open exit doors during the flight. He was having a 'medical crisis' on board, police said. He was later taken to the hospital. The excitement didn't end there – another passenger was later removed from the plane for punching a bathroom door after becoming 'frustrated' over the flight diversion, according to the FBI's Seattle field office. No charges have been filed for either passenger as of Tuesday, according to the FBI.
The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Marine restrains ‘unruly man' who tried to open door mid-flight: ‘I just knew he was up to something crazy'
A Marine jumped into action to restrain an 'unruly' man who tried to open the doors 10 hours into an All Nippon Airways flight traveling from Tokyo to Houston. Jody Armentrout, a sergeant major who has served in the Marines for over 20 years, noticed a man acting strangely on Saturday's Flight 114, taking his backpack into each of the plane's bathrooms back to back. 'He came out of that one and began pacing up and down the aisle, so that just threw my radar on,' Armentrout told NBC News. Immediately after, the 50-year-old marine noticed the man started to stare at an emergency exit, so he put himself between the man and the door. The passenger then sprinted to the other side of the plane and began trying to open the other emergency door. 'He grabbed a strap around the door, pulled it off, and about that time is when I took him and slammed him, put him on the ground,' Armentrout said. 'And then there was an older gentleman sitting on that side that woke up, and he got up and kind of helped me.' Flight attendants gave Armentrout zip ties to secure the man's wrists to his seat. Immediately after the incident, the plane was diverted to Seattle. Armentrout, who is stationed in Japan, said he sat next to the disruptive passenger until the crew made an emergency landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 'His eyes – you could definitely tell there was something going on,' Armentrout said. 'I just knew he was up to something crazy, and at the end of the day, I was willing to take the risk of him saying 'I'm not doing anything' and then just them making him go sit back down than me allowing him to do anything that's going to put anybody at risk,' he added. All Nippon Airways Flight 114 left Haneda Airport Saturday morning for Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport but was forced to land in Seattle when a passenger became 'unruly,' the airline said in a statement. Port of Seattle police confirmed that the man was trying to open exit doors during the flight. He was having a 'medical crisis' on board, police said. He was later taken to the hospital. The excitement didn't end there – another passenger was later removed from the plane for punching a bathroom door after becoming 'frustrated' over the flight diversion, according to the FBI's Seattle field office. No charges have been filed for either passenger as of Tuesday, according to the FBI.
