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Woman Trapped In United 737 MAX Lavatory At 35,000 Feet Forces Emergency Descent
Flight attendants were eventually able to free the 69-year-old passenger and call off the diversion.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 on a Seattle to Newark flight diverted to Chicago after a 69-year-old passenger became trapped inside a rear lavatory. Flight attendants attempted to open the jammed door while the aircraft cruised at 35,000 feet.
The 69-year-old passenger was unable to exit the lavatory due to the door jam, prompting crew action to resolve the situation. Attempts to free the passenger were unsuccessful at first, delaying the normal course of the flight.
Authorities or medical responders were not mentioned as being involved in the immediate incident, based on the provided information. The crew continued efforts to release the passenger from the lavatory.
Flight attendants ultimately freed the passenger and the aircraft proceeded with the diversion being called off. The report does not specify any injuries, aircraft details beyond the model, or further operational outcomes.