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Passenger Deploys Emergency Slide Mid-Flight
27 Nov
Summary
- Passenger opened emergency exit and deployed slide on a taxiing plane.
- KLM flight bound for Amsterdam canceled due to safety concerns.
- Passenger arrested after calling 911, claiming to see a weapon.
Holiday travel was disrupted when a passenger on a KLM flight departing from Atlanta opened an emergency exit door, deploying the inflatable slide as the plane taxied. This unexpected event triggered a security scare at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, leading to the flight's return to the gate.
Following the incident, the flight bound for Amsterdam was canceled due to safety concerns. The passenger, who had reportedly called 911 claiming to see a weapon, was found to be experiencing a mental health episode. No weapons were discovered on board the aircraft.
The 32-year-old man was taken into custody and faces charges including reckless conduct and interfering with security measures. All other passengers were rebooked on subsequent flights, while authorities were notified.
