Can Aircraft Doors Be Opened In Flight?

NOTE: This video was produced before the May 26th, 2023 incident involving an Asiana Airbus A321. The door in that incident could be opened as the cabin was no longer pressurized and the aircraft was at a low altitude. Check out the video covering that incident here: • Asiana Passenger Arres...
Hollywood movies seem to enjoy showing people opening cabin doors during flight. The wind rushing in the aircraft is usually accompanied by a struggle. But, can a door be opened in flight? Let’s find out in today’s video.
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[@Nobi36]

Asiana vibes

[@joshberith]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Spn14]

😂😂

[@morzee94]

Mentour Pilot recently made a really good video on this topic after the Asiana incident. He also has an older one about the D.B Cooper story mentioned here that’s worth a watch.

[@NikolaiUA]

I think even his graphic was used mid-video here. At least mentour had the same one...

[@heidirabenau511]

Very useful after the recent incident on an Asiana Airlines flight...

[@kevinp8108]

The narrator did forget to mention that aircraft doors can be opened several hundred feet above the ground when outside pressure and inside pressure are equal. That is exactly what happened on the Asiana flight. The aircraft was 700 feet above the ground which allowed the doors to be opened.

[@asimiqbal25]

​@@kevinp8108 hahaha it can never be equal. Outer pressure is always high

[@waviation9]

short answer: you have to be really strong to open it mid flight, these doors are held tight by air pressure.

[@heidirabenau511]

Not if you are near the ground, see a recent incident on an Asiana Airlines flight.

[@waviation9]

​@@heidirabenau511 yep

[@Tina-d8f]

SAA 747 opened its door in flight to vent smoke

[@NikolaiUA]

You're actually more likely to break the handle/lever if you're really strong, rather than opening the door...

[@waviation9]

@@NikolaiUA yep.

[@misterbig9025]

But a stressed out Korean passenger did it in May 2023. He opened the door mid flight!

[@alecgrolimond1678]

Not mid flight but on approach but still.

[@morzee94]

The pressure difference was low because the aircraft was so close to the ground. It’s impossible at higher altitudes.

[@kevinp8108]

It was only possible because the aircraft was about 700 feet above the ground which means the air pressure outside matched the pressure inside making it possible to open the doors.

[@Wongwanchungwongjumbo]

@kevinp8108 Exactly and how those parachuting people loves Parachuting from Small light Aircraft flying between 700 to 1000 feet ,Can open the Doors for Parachutist Enthusiasts to jump out .

[@Wongwanchungwongjumbo]

Yes and Those Parachuting Enthusiasts in Light Aircraft or Helicopter flying sbout 700 to 1200 feet Maximum, Enough Air pressure same to just open the doors of the Aircraft for Parachutes Enthusiasts to Bale out of the Aircraft, even Military Elite Commandos Do Parachuting ,jump outside Aircraft at around 700 to 1200ft.

[@Eddie_Murphy1965]

The doors on the B777 are also electrically locked

[@alooga555]

I didn't know about the "Cooper Vane" installed on 727s and DC-9s. It must have been insanely noisy for D.B. Cooper as he descended the stairs though.

[@BugbnAlmzh-e5k]

On my airline we say. Cabin Crew Arm doors for departure and cross check. After double check we inform the GD or senior crew member that doors armed and cross checked.

[@seacoast16]

READ the video description

[@Wongwanchungwongjumbo]

Singapore 🇸🇬 Airlines Also follows these Cross checks after Boarding.

[@envitech02]

Yes, I believe its possible, when the pressure has been equalised.

[@andrewdrone]

Spreading too much information around on this topic may not be advisable...

[@nasheetaicecreamfan]

Reminds me of that asiana flight

[@2615Prasad]

Aircraft whose flight ceiling is below 10000 ft are generally not pressurized ( like the Dornier).

[@PhạmHiếu-g2h]

door armed = door open, air slide air-filled door disarmed = door open, air slide not air-filled

[@WidestYT]

Only in Asiana Airlines.

[@RaulRodriguez-wr8lq]

Thanks good explanation, sorry for those who go crazy on board, and try to open the door, there's No way.

[@matthewwelsh294]

3:14 love that movie

[@nploda1408]

Charles's Angels.

[@Wongwanchungwongjumbo]

Asiana Airlines Incident of an Airbus A321 of a Passenger opened the door upon Final Approach Landing to South Korea 🇰🇷 Incheon International Airport.

[@kevinp8108]

But not in mid-flight at higher altitudes.

[@RKSI_ICN]

Actually, A321 was approaching Daegu International Airport

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Exit-seat me will still be landing on you like a ton of bricks if you so much as look at that handle. And I'll deny having ever seen this. P.S. Yes, I knew; Captain Petter told me.

[@peoplesambassadordm8279]

The door can b opened at low altitudes ... according to Asiana flight passenger....the cabin is mildly pressurized. .

[@Bushpilot.]

One insane Asiana Airline passenger did it

[@Pilot-2020]

Isn't it possible to open the doors at 10 000ft if the plane is moving at speed under 200 knots. South African Airways flight 295 anyone?

[@v12ts.gaming]

*SAA 295 would like to talk to you*

[@miraphycs7377]

didn't they open the door on South African Airways Flight 295 to extinguish a fire or something? How does that make sense? Also how did they manage to open it?

[@Nobi36]

What about the Asiana a321 incident?

[@PedroConejo1939]

Should have been addressed but it was at very low altitude - so no pressure differential - and the door was armed, meaning opening was assisted for (ground) use in emergency.

[@kevinp8108]

The door was opened at 700 feet above the ground which means that the air pressure outside was the same as inside, making it possible to open the door. At much higher altitudes, it is impossible to open the doors due to extreme pressure pushing against the doors. Remember, aircraft doors open inwards before opening outward.

[@Nobi36]

@@PedroConejo1939 oh gotcha

[@busfan9874]

​@@PedroConejo1939look in the description. This was recorded before the Asiana incident.

[@PedroConejo1939]

@@busfan9874 Ah, the joys of the YT algorithm.

[@shipradatta3824]

Meanwhile in 737 max land

[@meejinhuang]

It should be made lockable.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Dude opened a door in flight before this video came out. Why would I check out your website when your stories are this poorly researched

[@nploda1408]

The plane in the incident you're talking about was low to the ground. The pressure was equalized.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

@@nploda1408 so you're saying it was..... In...... Flight

[@ekuche8335]

Except it JUST HAPPENED ON AIR ASIA AT LANDING

[@nploda1408]

Keywords being "at landing". Not cruising altitudes.

[@NikolaiUA]

Kudos for using those clips showing Ukrainian cabin crew opening and closing doors!

[@sainnt]

This hypothesis needs to stop. The A380 airframe is much too heavy to operate effectively with two engines, and there's zero appetite for any new aircraft with four engines, save for a supersonic jet, and the jury is still out on that. The A380, like the 747, has achieved iconic status, and will go down as one of the best passenger aircraft in history, but it's not going to be revived with new engines the way the 747 was. This ship has say and we should let it sail on.

[@jamiesworld1690]

Absolutely not unless u live on asia approaching 3000ft and landing I mean crazy people open doors so thry can be opened and flight crewd eill not do anything as they are cowards gont want ti.jeopardise their lives over crazy people plus depends on how old andvhow the dangerous the aircraft is the older the aircraft the most dangerous aircraft of the world most likely the aircraft doors will blow out due to outdated and aircraft be the most dangerous aircraft of the world most newer aircraft won't open doors but older and outdated aircraft with rusted bolts abd outdated mechanics and dangerous bolts will have blow our t