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Can an airplane’s exit door be opened in mid-flight?

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It depends on the pressure differential between the cabin and the exterior of the plane. Cabin doors on aircraft employ what are called plug doors, the practical meaning of which is that they cannot be opened in the presence of a significant pressure differential. (www.airnewslive.net) More...

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