Airline Passengers Panic as ‘Chilling Screams’ Emerge from Beneath Cabin Mid-Takeoff

Passengers aboard an Air Canada flight were startled by “chilling screams” coming from beneath the cabin as the aircraft taxied for takeoff.

The screams emerged from a ground crew member who was accidentally trapped in the cargo hold.

The incident occurred on December 13 aboard Air Canada Flight 1502.

The packed passenger jet was preparing to depart Toronto Pearson International Airport for Moncton, New Brunswick, according to CBC.

The aircraft, an Airbus jet carrying 184 passengers, had its cargo doors “inadvertently closed.”

However, a worker was still inside the luggage compartment.

As the plane began rolling toward the runway, loud banging and desperate cries were heard from the rear of the cabin.

The alarming sounds immediately triggered panic among the passengers.

The screaming prompted flight attendants to rush down the aisle.

One passenger, Gabrielle Caron, told CBC:

“Some of the people that were sitting towards the back of the plane heard the person screaming and banging, trying to get their attention.”

Passengers soon realized something was wrong as crew members gathered near the back of the aircraft.

“We could see the crew gathering around the plane, so we knew something was happening,” Caron said.

“Then, the pilot tells us that there is someone from the crew in the luggage hold.”

The aircraft stopped before reaching the runway.

The trapped ground crew member was quickly freed.

He was then brought into the cabin, where he reassured passengers that he was unharmed.

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Air Canada confirmed to CBC that no injuries were reported.

Caron said the worker had been assisting with loading items into the aircraft and was likely overlooked before the cargo doors were closed.

Following the incident, the jet returned to the terminal, and passengers were asked to disembark while the airline completed required paperwork.

After several delays, the flight was ultimately canceled, according to CBC.

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