In a shocking turn of events at Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) on February, 7th, 2025, a passenger created chaos onboard an Iberia Airbus A320-251N flight destined for Madrid. As reported by Pilotcenter.net News, the disruptive incident unfolded around 6:00 PM local time just before takeoff. This unexpected episode led to a 4.5-hour delay as emergency services and law enforcement responded to the alarming situation.

Witnesses captured the commotion on video, showing the aftermath of a passenger assaulting a flight attendant and then leaping out of the aircraft through an emergency exit. The scene quickly circulated on social media, drawing attention to the tense circumstances that unfolded.

According to reports from local media outlets, the individual in question, upon attempting to open the emergency exit while the plane was taxiing for departure, encountered resistance from a brave flight attendant. Despite the attendant's efforts, the passenger managed to open the exit and make a daring escape onto the tarmac before being apprehended by authorities.

Airport officials from Aéroports de Paris (ADP) and the Brigade de Gendarmerie des Transports Aériens (BGTA) swiftly responded to the situation, emphasizing that the safety of other passengers and flight operations was never compromised, as assured in a report by Midi Libre.

The aftermath of the incident saw the detained individual being charged with obstructing the movement of an aircraft, although his detention was later lifted due to medical reasons. Subsequently, the affected flight was temporarily grounded, leading passengers to disembark, with some managing to board a later flight to Madrid that evening, while others were provided accommodation until their rescheduled departures.

This unsettling occurrence at Paris-Orly Airport is reminiscent of a similar event in August 2024 involving a disruptive passenger on an American Airlines flight. In that incident, a man attempted to open an exit door mid-flight and intimidated a flight attendant, resulting in a federal prison sentence of 19 months. These incidents serve as stark reminders of the importance of maintaining order and safety on flights for the well-being of all passengers and crew members.