Ground Staff Member Falls from Airbus A320 After Stepladder Removed: Shocking Video Captured
A shocking incident at an airport in Indonesia has left people stunned after a ground staff member fell from an Airbus A320 aircraft. The moment was captured on camera, showing the worker falling as two other employees removed the stepladder just as he was stepping out of the Transnusa plane.
The incident took place at the Jakarta airport, and fortunately, the worker’s injuries are reported to be not life-threatening, according to Aviation24.be. The video of the incident went viral on social media, with many expressing shock and concern over the safety lapse.
In the video, the ground staff member can be seen wearing a fluorescent green jacket, speaking with someone inside the plane before attempting to step out. However, he falls when the ladder used for boarding and deboarding the plane is unexpectedly moved away from the front door of the aircraft. The men moving the stairs turn around to see him falling, while papers he was holding scatter in the air.
TransNusa, the airline involved in the incident, is a low-cost carrier based in Jakarta that operates domestic flights as well as routes to China, Malaysia, and Singapore. The incident has raised questions about safety procedures and protocols at airports, with many social media users expressing their concerns.
This incident is a reminder of the dangers that ground staff and airline workers face in their line of work. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of following proper safety protocols to prevent such accidents from happening in the future.