After an
altercation on board, a man jumps out of a taxiing airplane at Los Angeles
airport
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Updated 0509 GMT (1309 HKT) June 26, 2021
A man was apprehended by law enforcement after jumping out of a United Express flight taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport
(CNN)A passenger was
injured Friday after jumping out of a United Express flight that was taxiing
from a gate area at the Los Angeles International Airport, an LAX police
spokesman told CNN.
At about 7:10 p.m.
local time, the man opened the door of the aircraft, activated the emergency
slide, and exited onto the taxiway, the spokesman said. Los Angeles Airport
Police and the Los Angeles Fire Department responded immediately.
The flight,
operated by SkyWest Airlines, was heading to Salt Lake City, an FAA
spokesperson said.
According to the
FAA, an altercation occurred on board the Embraer 175 regional jet shortly
before the passenger tried to exit the aircraft.
No other
passengers were injured, officials said.
The passenger who
exited the aircraft was apprehended by law enforcement officials and
transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
Authorities are investigating
the incident and working to determine the passenger's motive, officials said.
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