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Date: 22-AUG-2024
Time: 12:00 LT
Type of Aircraft: Airbus A320-232 (WL)
Owner/Operator: Jetstar Airways
Registration: VH-VFL
MSN: 5489
Year of Manufacture: 2013
Engine Model: IAE V2527-A5
Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: [Total Occupants]
Other Fatalities: 0
Aircraft Damage: None
Location: Melbourne Airport (MEL/YMML), Melbourne, VIC – Australia
Phase: Standing
Nature: Passenger – Scheduled
Departure Airport: Sydney-Kingsford Smith International Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY)
Destination Airport: Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport, VIC (MEL/YMML)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Circumstances:
**Upon arrival at Melbourne Airport from Sydney, a passenger on Jetstar flight JST507 unexpectedly opened the emergency exit door, deployed the slide, and exited the aircraft via the wing. The individual was apprehended by ground staff and later arrested by the Australian Federal Police. This incident, occurring while the aircraft was parked, did not result in any injuries to other passengers or crew but led to a brief evacuation of nearby areas as a precaution. The aircraft itself sustained no damage, and authorities are investigating the motive behind the passenger’s actions.**
Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving light aircraft, helicopters, charter flights, balloons, commuter aircraft and airlines throughout Australia and overseas to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for pilots, passengers, operators, aircraft owners and aviation employees worldwide. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of aircraft accident compensation claims.