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Because he couldn't stand it any longer on the plane, a passenger opened the emergency exit and climbed onto the aircraft carrier.
The passengers were trapped in the plane for hours without water or air conditioning.
(Symbolic photo) © Markus Mainka/Imago
After hours of waiting on the tarmac, a passenger takes the initiative - with limited success.
His action attracts attention, but could be costly for him.
Mexico City – Anyone who has ever sat in a car without air conditioning for a while in the summer knows how quickly things can become uncomfortable.
Even in mild temperatures, the interior of the vehicle heats up within a very short time.
The occupants of a passenger plane in Mexico may have felt similarly.
An AeroMexico airline plane remained idle on the tarmac for more than four hours on Thursday (January 25th);
without air conditioning and water.
After there was no sign of improvement, one passenger's patience seemed to be broken.
He made a drastic “cry for help”.
A passenger in Mexico City climbs onto the wing: “To protect everyone”
According to a report in the
LA Times
, the man opened the emergency exit, climbed onto the wing of the plane and returned to the cabin after a short while.
The plane was no longer able to take off, but the unusual action at least attracted the attention of the authorities.
The passenger could face legal consequences.
The incident occurred on flight AM672, which was scheduled to fly from Mexico City to Guatemala City.
"The flight was scheduled to depart at 8:45 a.m., but due to a maintenance alert on the aircraft, the captain had to return to the gate for necessary maintenance," the airline said in an official statement.
At around 11:37 a.m., ground staff were informed that dissatisfaction had spread among the passengers.
Shortly afterwards the man was on the wing of the plane.
Fresh air flowed into the cabin through the emergency exit he opened.
This is probably one of the reasons why the man could be sure of the support of the other passengers: according to media reports, dozens of passengers signed a written declaration.
The man acted “for the protection of everyone and with the support of everyone,” according to the statements of the travelers who were stuck in the plane for hours.
It is unclear whether “Airplane Climber” has to fear legal consequences
At least 77 people signed the statement, according to the LA Times, commenting on the incident: “The delay and lack of air created conditions that endangered the health of passengers.
He saved our lives."
A video presumably recorded on board shows passengers fanning themselves and asking the on-board staff for water.
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Mexico City airport said on Friday (January 26) that the man had been handed over to police.
Further information about the man's identity has not yet been released.
According to
the LA Times
, it is also unclear whether the passenger will remain in custody or face charges.
After the man's climbing action, it was necessary to change the aircraft.
Flight trackers show that flight AM672 to Guatemala City ended up being delayed by 4 hours and 56 minutes.
This was not an isolated case: Passengers in Newark even had to spend seven hours in a stationary plane before the plane could take off for Rome.
Also without food and in scorching heat.
If an absolute emergency occurs on the plane, it is important to act quickly and correctly.
Storming onto the apron without further ado is not only strictly forbidden, but also dangerous, as a recent incident from Brazil proves.
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