A California man was arrested Thursday after allegedly opening the emergency exit of a airplane that had simply landed at a Chicago airport and sliding down the wing, CBS Chicago reported. Randy Frank Davila, 57, has been charged with reckless conduct, in keeping with Chicago police.
The Chicago Police Division mentioned Davila exited the airplane at roughly 4:37 a.m. on Thursday earlier than strolling onto the wing of the plane and leaping onto the airfield. Police mentioned he was taken into custody "with out incident" and charged with the misdemeanor. He'll seem in court docket on June 27.
The fees come as unruly passengers proceed to disrupt flights, with some even attempting to open doorways mid-flight. In February, an American Airways flight attendant needed to hit a person with a espresso pot after he tried to open the passenger door mid-flight.
In April, the FAA introduced its largest-ever fines: $81,950 for a passenger who allegedly hit a flight attendant, tried to open a cabin door, and headbutted and tried to kick crew members and passengers; and $77,272 for a girl who allegedly tried to "exit throughout flight" and repeatedly bit one other passenger.
The FAA acquired greater than 5,500 reviews of unruly habits final yr, and the spike in passenger outbursts has prompted some airways to develop inner ban lists.