Tag: Door

Judge Rules Man Accused of Trying to Open Jet’s Door, Attacking Crew, Not Competent for Trial

BOSTON—A man charged with attacking a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon and attempting to open an airliner’s emergency door on a cross-country flight in March is not currently competent to stand trial, a federal judge ruled. Magistrate Judge Judith Dein, basing her decision on a mental health evaluation of Francisco Severo Torres and…


US Investigates 346,000 Ford Escape SUVs Over Door Issues

WASHINGTON—U.S. auto safety investigators on Tuesday said they are opening an investigation into 346,000 Ford Escape sport utility vehicles because a weld in the door assembly may fail, potentially resulting in a door inadvertently opening while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received 118 questionnaires alleging a failure of the spot welds in…


Man Who Opened Asiana Plane Door in Mid-Air Tells Police He Was ‘Uncomfortable’

SEOUL—A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight told police he opened a door on the plane minutes before it landed in Daegu, South Korea, on Friday because he was “uncomfortable,” Yonhap News Agency reported. The man, in his thirties, was detained on landing. He told police that he opened the door because he “wanted to…


See the Moment When a Passenger Opened a Plane Door During Flight

SEOUL, South Korea—A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely. Some people aboard the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft tried to stop the person, who was able to partially…


See the Moments After a Passenger Opened a Plane Door During Flight

SEOUL, South Korea—A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely. Some people aboard the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft tried to stop the person, who was able to partially…


South Korea Detains Passenger After Asiana Plane Door Opened Mid-Air

SEOUL—South Korean police on Friday detained a man who opened a door of an Asiana Airlines plane minutes before it was due to land in the city of Daegu, causing panic among the passengers, officials said. The Airbus A321-200 plane landed safely at around 12:40 p.m. (0340 GMT). It had set off from the holiday…


Man Accused of Trying to Open Jet’s Door, Attacking Crew

BOSTON—A Massachusetts man tried to open an airliner’s emergency door on a cross-country flight from Los Angeles to Boston and then tried to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon, federal prosecutors alleged Monday. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, was tackled and restrained with the aid of passengers and…


FreedomFest 2022 x EpochTV Pre-Registration On Now: Gunpoint–July 14

This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. A happy homeowner answers his door, and discovers the true price of terror. HOW IT WORKS: This film is part of the “EpochTV x FreedomFest 2022” collaboration. Once rented, you will also have access to the other films streaming on July 13,…


Install a Pocket Door

A door that disappears into the cavity of a wall is called a pocket door because it slides away and doesn’t require room to open. A pocket door has long been the solution for a small room or tight space, because it takes up virtually no wall space and requires no room to swing out…


Install a Door Closer

It’s not easy to open a screen door if your hands are carrying a package or child. You may not notice the opening and closing mechanism of your storm door until you open the door with your hands full. You might manage to wedge the door open with a little hip action while struggling to…