JetBlue passenger detained after opening emergency exit for 'unknown reasons'

An unruly JetBlue passenger opened an overwing exit on a flight attempting to leave Boston on Monday, causing the aircraft to deploy its emergency slide.

The incident, which took place at Boston Logan International Airport on Tuesday evening, was confirmed by JetBlue and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). Massport told FOX Business the suspect was a male passenger.

"[He] attempted to open the door while the plane was taxiing and the emergency slide deployed," an official said, adding that no injuries were reported.