A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight has been arrested after reportedly opening a door on an airplane while it was in flight.

Footage shows passengers on board the Airbus clutching seats and each other’s hands as air rushes through the cabin.

Aviation expert Captain Byron Bailey told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings it was a potentially deadly situation.

“Your’e on final approach; 600 feet up two minutes before landing, and suddenly this idiot sort of moves the handle,” Cpt Bailey said.

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