On January 8, 2024, a passenger on an Air Canada flight going to Dubai fell from the aircraft after opening the door and was treated by emergency medical staff. The incident occurred at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), as the passenger boarded the Boeing 777 jet. Instead of taking his seat, he walked to the opposite end of the aircraft and opened the door, causing a significant delay to the flight. An Air Canada spokesperson confirmed that the passenger sustained injuries from falling onto the tarmac, with emergency services and authorities attending the scene.
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However, it is unknown how severe the passenger's injuries were, or if they required hospitalization. The delay caused the 319 passengers scheduled to depart from YYZ on the Boeing 777 to be delayed by six hours and depart in the early hours of January 9, 2024. The Boeing 777-300ER is approximately 18.6 meters in height, with the aircraft door standing at around six meters off the ground. The Air Canada-registered C-FIUV jet is 15 years old and has been in the carrier's fleet since 2008. On January 8, 2024, a passenger aboard an Air Canada flight due to fly to Dubai was treated by emergency medical staff after he fell to the ground from a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, following the opening of the cabin door.
According to reports, the passenger boarded the plane normally at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), alongside 319 other passengers. However, instead of taking his seat, he proceeded to the opposite end of the aircraft and opened the door. The incident resulted in a significant delay to the flight, with passengers being held on board for several hours while emergency services and authorities attended the scene. An Air Canada spokesperson confirmed that the passenger sustained injuries as a result of falling onto the tarmac, but the extent of the injuries and whether or not the passenger was taken to a hospital for further medical attention is unknown. The delay caused by the incident forced the 319 passengers to fly out from YYZ on the Boeing 777 to be delayed by six hours and take off in the early hours of January 9, 2024.
According to Boeing, the 777-300ER is approximately 18.6 meters in height, with the aircraft door standing at around six meters off the ground. The Air Canada-registered C-FIUV jet is 15 years old and has been in the carrier's fleet since 2008. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following safety protocols and procedures while on board an aircraft, and the potential dangers that can arise from failing to do so.