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A major aviation safety scare unfolded at Chennai International Airport in India on Sunday when a passenger opened an emergency exit and jumped from an Air Arabia aircraft while it was taxiing after landing.
According to an NDTV report, a 34-year-old male passenger suddenly opened the emergency exit door and leapt onto the taxiway, shortly after Air Arabia flight G9-471 from Sharjah touched down at around 3.25am.
The incident prompted immediate action from the cockpit crew, with the pilot halting the aircraft and alerting airport authorities, triggering a temporary shutdown of runway operations as a precaution.
Security personnel quickly apprehended the passenger, who was later handed over to the police for questioning. Preliminary information suggests the individual may have been unwell during the flight, though the exact motive remains under investigation.
No injuries were reported among the more than 200 passengers and crew on board. The airport resumed regular operations within an hour.
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