In autumn 2016 a passenger on board a Ryanair flight from Brussels to Malta used his phone to capture a video of an aggressive fistfight between several passengers. During the brawl a flight attendant and elderly passenger were included in those who were physically assaulted. Adding to the commotion, innocent bystanders feared the men would open an exit. Those of us familiar with commercial airplanes are well aware that such an event couldn't possibly occur in a pressurised cabin, but we also recognise that laymen are not familiar with the mechanics of an aircraft's pressurisation system and sealed doors, and are likely to panic. There is no doubt that, when such an event occurs, fears and anxiety are triggered in the flying public. The captain had no choice but to divert to Pisa. Fellow passengers (able-bodied people) jumped in to help restrain the out of control passengers.
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