A TUI flight attendant was hospitalized after falling from a plane at East Midlands Airport. Reports indicate the incident occurred as the plane was preparing for departure, with the flight attendant possibly opening the door and falling when the stairs were not in place.
A TUI flight attendant was rushed to hospital after falling from a plane, according to local news reports. The incident allegedly happened at East Midlands Airport in front of passengers. It occurred at around 4.30pm on Monday, December 16. The incident sparked an emergency service response that saw an air ambulance called in. NottinghamshireLive reports that a witness claimed the TUI flight attendant opened the door of the plane as it was preparing to depart.
They say they fell after finding that the stairs were no longer attached. The flight attendant was then taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, it is reported. A spokesperson for East Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'We received a call at 4.31pm on 16 December to a medical emergency at East Midlands Airport. We sent a paramedic in a solo response car and an ambulance. 'The air ambulance was also in attendance. One patient was taken by ambulance to Queen’s Medical Centre.' A reader told Nottinghamshire Live: 'She opened the door, took a step out and the stairs that were supposed to be there were not there for whatever reason. She fell to the tarmac and I heard she was seriously injured.' There has been no official confirmation of injuries. An airport worker also told the website of similar circumstances connected to the incident. Now the Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) is investigating. A spokesperson said: 'An accident which occurred at East Midlands Airport on Monday 16th December was notified to the AAIB. An investigation has been launched and inspectors have visited the airport to gather evidence and make enquiries to understand more about the circumstances.” The airport's operations director Simon Hinchley said: 'As first medical responders on site, our fire crews attended an incident on Monday when a member of TUI cabin crew sustained injuries as an aircraft was preparing to depart. East Midlands Ambulance Service attended and took the injured crew member to hospital
Aviation Accident Flight Attendant East Midlands Airport Investigation
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Flight Attendant Falls from Plane at East Midlands AirportA TUI flight attendant fell from a plane at East Midlands Airport after the stairs were not attached. The incident happened on December 16, 2023, and the flight attendant was hospitalized. The AAIB is investigating the incident.
Read more »
All the budget skiing breaks from East Midlands AirportCheaper choices include Bulgaria and the Czech Republic
Read more »
East Midlands Airport Offers Budget Ski Packages to BulgariaEast Midlands Airport (EMA) highlights Bulgaria as an affordable skiing destination this winter, offering smaller ski areas suitable for beginners and intermediates. Packages start from £359 per person for a self-catering week in January 2025, with resorts like Borovets, Pamporovo, and Bansko providing various slopes and après ski activities.
Read more »
Jet2 to Offer Ferry Trips to Leros from East Midlands Airport Starting Summer 2025Jet2, which already operates flights to Kos, will introduce ferry services to Leros in summer 2025, offering up to two weekly departures from East Midlands Airport. Package holidays to Leros will be available for booking.
Read more »
East Midlands Airport scheduled closures to upgrade runwayThere will be nine closures over the next three months
Read more »
Dozens of jobs available at East Midlands AirportThe annual jobs fair is returning to East Midlands Airport in the New Year
Read more »