BOSTON – A passenger on a JetBlue flight opened an emergency exit door and deployed the slide Tuesday evening as the plane taxied at Logan Airport, the FAA said.
The male passenger opened the door of Flight 161 at approximately 7:30 PM. The Airbus A320 was en route to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
According to Massport, no injuries were reported.
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A JetBlue spokesperson said the passenger opened an exit above the wing “for unknown reasons” and remained aboard the plane.
Massachusetts State Police troopers responded to reports of a disturbance of the aircraft after it entered the active taxiway. One person has been arrested.
“Shortly before takeoff, a passenger attempting to deplane suddenly and without warning opened an aircraft door,” state police said. “Other passengers restrained the individual until troopers arrived on scene to detain them for further questioning.”
The passenger is expected to be charged and arraigned in East Boston District Court on Wednesday morning. Their identities have not been released.
State police say this is an isolated incident and does not pose a threat to public safety. The FAA is investigating.
