Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Unruly Passenger Forces AirAsia Flight Diversion
A man on an AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Thailand started acting very strangely.
He took off his clothes, shouted at the flight attendants, and even said he wanted to jump out of the plane.
This scared everyone on the plane, so the pilot had to land the plane early in Thailand.
When the plane landed, the man jumped out and got hurt.
The police caught him and he might get in trouble for what he did.
The airline hasn't said much about it yet.
An AirAsia flight from Nha Trang to Bangkok was diverted due to a passenger's disruptive behavior.
The passenger reportedly removed his clothes, shouted, and threatened to open the aircraft door.
The flight landed at Don Mueang International Airport after the pilot requested an emergency landing.
The passenger jumped onto the tarmac upon landing and was injured but attempted to flee.
Thai authorities detained the passenger, who may face legal action under Thai law.
- Who
- An unruly foreign passenger reportedly speaking Russian
- What
- An AirAsia flight was forced to divert due to a passenger's disruptive behavior
- When
- January 29, 2024
- Where
- Flight AK647 from Nha Trang to Bangkok, diverted to Don Mueang International Airport
- Why
- The passenger allegedly threatened to open the aircraft door and created panic among passengers
- Flight Number
- AK647
- Route
- Nha Trang to Bangkok
- Date
- January 29
- Airport of Diversion
- Don Mueang International Airport
- Passenger's Language
- Russian
