A Cape Air flight from Nantucket, Massachusetts, returned safely after part of the main door opened shortly after takeoff, a shocking mid-air incident that prompted the crew to turn back.
A Cape Air spokesperson told the news outlet that the aircraft remained stable and continued to operate normally, with no injuries reported.
A passenger video shared on Instagram appeared to show the upper part of the plane door being left ajar during the flight, with the open sky and ocean visible through the gap. The video, taken from inside the small plane, shows door frames and window areas partially open while passengers remain seated nearby as the plane flies at high altitude.
The airline said the flight took off from Nantucket Memorial Airport on Monday when the upper portion of the main door opened. The crew returned the aircraft to the airport, where it landed without further incident. The aircraft has been taken out of service for evaluation and the airline said it is following established safety procedures and will take any necessary action based on the findings.
About 30 miles (48 kilometers) off the southern coast of Massachusetts, Nantucket is a popular summer destination, accessible primarily by plane and ferry.
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