On Saturday (25), a Delta Air Strains passenger was arrested after opening the emergency door of a Boeing 757-200 and activating the emergency chip at Los Angeles Worldwide Airport, minutes earlier than the airplane departed. The unidentified passenger, who was sporting a purple and navy blue striped jacket and black pants, was alleged to have an argument with a flight attendant earlier than the flight.
In keeping with passengers’ accounts, the flight attendant insisted that the person sit down, however he refused, went straight to the emergency exit doorways, opened them and slid down the emergency chute. After this motion, the airplane needed to cease and airport officers have been capable of detain it till the police arrived.
Los Angeles Airport Police mentioned the incident was reported to the FBI and the passenger was taken to an area hospital for a psychological analysis. Delta Flight 1714, en route from Los Angeles to Seattle, returned to the gate and the plane had to get replaced on that flight.
“The airplane was ready for the taxi to take off when the passenger acquired off,” Delta Airways confirmed it in an announcement reported by Fox Information. “Clients are being re-housed on a brand new plane and we remorse the inconvenience and delay of their journey plans.”
Due to the accident, the flight was delayed for 3 hours. Video recorded on the airplane exhibits the passenger being detained by the police (see under, look forward to add).
A passenger on a Delta Airways Boeing 757-231 flight from Los Angeles to Seattle, Saturday, was arrested after the emergency exit door was opened.
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