HANOVER- A TUI Airways (BY) flight attendant was seriously injured on December 16 after falling from a Boeing 737 at East Midlands Airport in England. The incident occurred as the aircraft was preparing for departure to Lanzarote (ACE), leading to a quick medical response.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances, highlighting concerns about aviation safety and ground handling procedures.

TUI Flight Attendant Falls
On the afternoon of December 16, a TUI Airways (BY) flight attendant fell from the open door of a Boeing 737.
The accident occurred after the aircraft’s mobile airstairs had been moved away, leaving no platform attached to the plane. Witnesses onboard confirmed that preparations for departure were underway, with all doors initially secured.
However, the flight attendant reopened one of the main boarding doors, mistakenly assuming the airstairs were still in…
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