An unexpected event occurred on Iberia Airlines flight IB578, traveling from Paris to Madrid, before takeoff. A young passenger attacked a flight attendant, opened the emergency exit door at the rear of the plane, and jumped out.

Panic Before Takeoff

The incident took place on February 7, 2025, at Paris Orly Airport while the Airbus A320neo, registered EC-NTA, was taxiing towards runway 07 for takeoff. Passengers heard a loud noise, and the captain quickly applied the brakes, bringing the plane to a stop. Police and ambulance teams were dispatched to the scene.

2-Hour Wait on Board

In an announcement to the passengers, the captain stated that this was the first time he had encountered such an incident in his career. The remaining passengers were disembarked after a two-hour wait and were accommodated in hotels.

The Aircraft’s Journey to Madrid

Once the damage to the emergency exit door was repaired, the aircraft took off from Paris at 22:15 local time and landed in Madrid at 23:51 local time.

Safety Authorities Investigate the Incident

While authorities continue their investigation into the incident, the use of the emergency exit system and safety measures have come under scrutiny once again. No details have been released regarding the passenger’s health or the motive behind the attack.

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