A passenger jumped out of a moving Air Arabia flight at Chennai Airport on May 3, 2026. The flight had just landed from Sharjah and was taxiing to the parking bay. This incident raises serious questions about aviation safety and passenger health.
The passenger reportedly vomited twice during the flight before making the jump. The pilot alerted ground security immediately after the incident occurred.
The passenger was detained by CISF personnel and handed over to airport police for further investigation. Authorities have registered a case against the passenger for violating aviation security regulations.
No damage was reported to the aircraft, and other passengers were safe. However, the main runway was closed for one hour due to security reasons following the incident.
The passenger is suspected to be from Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu. The incident caused a brief disruption to airport operations as officials assessed the situation.
