Man opens emergency escape on Jetstar flight just after landing.

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A Jetstar passenger has been arrested at Melbourne Airport after forcing open a cabin door and jumping out of the plane.

 

The drama unfolded on Thursday morning just after 10am when flight JQ507 arrived from Sydney.

 

Jetstar confirmed to Yahoo News that the passenger exited the plane by deploying an emergency exit.

 

"We can confirm that a passenger opened the emergency exit door after arrival into Melbourne, which automatically deployed the slide," a spokesperson said.

 

The plane was parked at a boarding gate at the time.

 

The reason behind the man's impulsive act is not currently clear, however, photos show the man clinging to one of the plane's engines before he landed on the tarmac. Ground staff were able to restrain the passenger before the Australian Federal Police intervened.

 

The ground staff have since been praised for their swift response to the incident. "Melbourne Airport is proud of the exceptional response from ground crew, which meant there was no immediate danger to other passengers or airport staff," a spokesperson from Melbourne Airport said.

 

 

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[spenaroo]

why do it while wearing such a bright colored jumper.
what a clown

[facthunter]

Probably suffering from Relevance Deprivation Syndrome and got pushed over the edge with a Jetstar Flight..  Nev

[Area-51]

Can we assume the ground staff actions were driven toward orange boy not having a current ASIC ?

[facthunter]

Not really,IMHO  Nev

[spacesailor]

Scared of flying .

Was he going or just arrived .

spacesailor

 

 

[onetrack]

I think mental health checks and drugs tests may soon be added to boarding security checks, before very long.

[Grizzly]

Self-unloading freight?

[facthunter]

The "Drivers" used  to Call them "Self loading" freight. Its due for modification to Unstable Self Loading Fright.  Nev

[pmccarthy]

It would be OK if he had an ASIC.

[facthunter]

Really?  Nev