A Cape Air flight returns to Nantucket after the main cabin door opens in the air
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A Cape Air flight was forced to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Monday shortly after takeoff when part of its cabin door blew open.
The small plane had just taken off from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and was on its way to Boston when the incident occurred, according to the Nantucket Current news agency.
An Instagram video recorded by a passenger on board shows the top of the main cabin door opening slightly mid-flight – with many commentators witnessing the incident.
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Despite what happened, the plane remained stable and continued to operate normally.
Fox News Digital has contacted Cape Air for comment on the incident.
A Boston-bound Cape Air flight (not pictured) had to turn back to Nantucket shortly after takeoff when part of its cabin door opened mid-flight. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto/Getty Images)
The pilot turned the plane around and headed back to Nantucket, with no reported injuries, the source said.
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The passengers were later transferred to another flight to complete their journey to Boston, with many praising the pilot for staying calm under pressure.
“The pilot was amazing,” a passenger told the Current. “The pilot didn’t panic but brought us back to the island to land. He probably went 6 to 8 minutes with the door open.”
The pilot in this incident explained to the Cape Air flight (not in the picture) that he turned back and returned to Nantucke safely. No injuries were reported. (Stock)
The airline has confirmed the incident to a local station.
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“The aircraft was in a stable position and operating normally. The flight crew returned to ACK, and the aircraft landed safely without incident,” the airline said in a statement.
That plane has been taken out of service as the company investigates what caused the issue.
The aircraft in question (not pictured) has been taken out of service while the cause of the issue is being investigated, the company said. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto/Getty Images)
“We are following all established safety procedures and will take any necessary action based on our findings,” the company said – adding that passenger safety remains a priority.
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Users commented on the video the rider posted – many commented less on the situation.
“Isn’t it cold to have the window open this time of year?” one user wrote.
One user commented, “Fresh air can’t hurt.”
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Fox News Digital previously reported on another airline situation that caused disruption.
A Delta flight at Pittsburgh International was left waiting on the tarmac after a flight attendant accidentally activated the plane’s emergency slide – delaying passengers.
The mistake required maintenance crews to remove the slide before passengers could safely exit. Such incidents can cost airlines tens of thousands of dollars.
Khloe Quill of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
