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Virgin America plane diverted after man tries to open cabin door

A plane from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to Omaha when a man tried to open cabin door mid-flight.

By Heather Records

OMAHA, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- A man is in custody after the FAA said he caused a flight from Boston to Los Angeles to make an unscheduled stop in Omaha.

The flight crew of Virgin America flight 363 asked for the diversion during its flight after a male passenger was found masturbating. He then tried to open the cabin door according to Omaha Police.

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Witnesses said the man appeared upset and said he wasn't feeling well.

Police removed the man from the flight in handcuffs.

The man --whose name has not been released -- was subdued before the plane landed by the crew and a few off-duty Boston police officers.

The flight continued to Los Angeles after the man was taken off the flight.

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