ICYMI: Flight From Wisconsin Takes Wild Turn When Anxious Passenger Opens Emergency Exit
An Alaska Airlines flight from Milwaukee took a wild turn when an anxious passenger climbed out onto the plane’s wing after landing! 🌐 #News #MilwaukeeWI #Wisconsin #Crime
MILWAUKEE, WI – A woman flying from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Seattle, Washington caused a dramatic scene when she opened the emergency exit and climbed onto the wing of an Alaska Airlines flight after it arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday. As passengers were deboarding the plane just after 5 p.m., the woman, reportedly anxious, decided to make an unexpected exit. The bizarre incident quickly drew the attention of both passengers and emergency responders.
Woman Opens Emergency Exit During Deboarding
After Alaska Airlines Flight 323 touched down in Seattle, passengers were making their way off the plane when the incident occurred. The woman, unable to wait any longer, opened the emergency exit above the wing of the aircraft.
In a split second, she was on the wing, causing confusion and concern among those on board. The emergency exit had been engaged during the deplaning process, setting the stage for the unusual and risky move.
Firefighters and Police Respond to the Scene
Emergency responders were quick to act, with Seattle firefighters arriving on the scene to safely remove the woman from the wing. Following her retrieval, a police crisis team assessed the situation and determined that the woman needed to be taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.
The authorities made it clear that her actions stemmed from anxiety, not malice, and emphasized the importance of providing the necessary care in such situations.
Alaska Airlines Responds to Incident
Alaska Airlines acknowledged the disruption, confirming that a “disruptive guest” was involved in the incident. The airline assured the public that the situation was resolved safely and expressed gratitude to the crew and airport staff for their prompt response.
Though the event caused delays, Alaska Airlines apologized for any inconvenience to passengers, assuring that they were working to gather more information on what led to the strange occurrence.
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