SkyWest flight forced into emergency landing after unruly passenger fights crew and attempts to open door, police say

A SkyWest flight bound for Detroit was forced into an emergency landing Thursday evening when an unruly passenger attempted to open the door in midair, police said.

According to the FAA, SkyWest flight 3612 landed in Cedar Rapids “after the crew reported a passenger disturbance.” Upon landing, authorities took 23-year-old chef Mario Nikprelaj into custody. There were 67 passengers on board.