Passenger opens door, deploys emergency exit slide on plane Los Angeles Airport

Passenger opens door, deploys emergency exit slide on plane Los Angeles Airport
A Delta Air Lines passenger was arrested after opening one of many aircraft’s doorways and sliding down an emergency exit slide because the aircraft ready for takeoff from Los Angeles to Seattle Saturday, officers mentioned.

The incident on Delta Flight 1714 occurred round 10:40 am native time, whereas the aircraft was stationary on the Los Angeles International Airport, based on the Federal Aviation Administration.

The aircraft, a Boeing 737, was on the runway holding to taxi for takeoff when the passenger exited the plane after activating the emergency exit slide, the FAA mentioned.

A person was arrested for activating the emergency exit on a aircraft in LA. (Nine)

The passenger was initially detained by Delta workers earlier than being arrested by native legislation enforcement, the assertion learn.

“Customers are being reaccommodated on a new aircraft and we apologize for the inconvenience and delay in their travel plans,” the FAA mentioned.

The FAA is investigating the incident.

CNN has reached out to Delta and Los Angeles airport police for extra info.

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Source: www.9news.com.au