Air travel can sometimes be unpredictable, but passengers rarely expect anything too out of the ordinary.
Recently, a bizarre incident left travelers stunned when a passenger opened the emergency door of an Alaska Airlines plane and climbed onto the wing.
The unusual event was captured on video and quickly spread across social media.
The incident took place on a flight that had arrived in Seattle after taking off from Milwaukee, reports Ziare.
The footage shows the aircraft parked at the boarding gate. Suddenly, the emergency exit door swings open.
A woman appears, stepping onto the wing of the plane. She walks toward the back of the wing and sits down, seemingly unbothered by the chaos she caused.
Eyewitnesses reported that the woman appeared to wave and gesture while seated on the wing.
She had a small bag or personal item beside her. According to Perry Cooper, a spokesperson for the airport, the woman had become anxious during disembarkation.
This led her to force open the emergency door and climb out.
Airport authorities acted quickly to manage the situation. Firefighters from the Port of Seattle arrived and helped the woman off the wing.
They used a ramp to safely guide her back to the ground.
It remains unclear how she managed to open the emergency door while the flight crew was nearby.
No further details were provided on what might have triggered her actions. After being removed from the wing, the woman was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
The airline has not commented on whether the woman will face legal action. However, such incidents are typically investigated by both the airline and federal aviation authorities.
Events like these serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of air travel. They also emphasize the importance of strict protocols to ensure passenger safety.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported during this unusual occurrence.
