Man arrested after opening emergency exit by walking on plane wing

“The plane was parked at the gate on time,” he added. “The passenger has been arrested by the (Australian Federal Police).”

One TikToker, who said he was on the plane and posted a video of himself holding a ticket for the flight, shared a video talking about what happened.

“We had landed and they were about to open the main exit,” said the TikToker, who is carrying Kyle Kenneth on the platform, in a video.

“When everybody realized what they were trying to do, everybody said, ‘Stop, what are you doing?’ We are about to leave,” he added.

Flight attendants and passengers tried to pull the man back before he could open the exit, he said.

7News obtained video of the man walking along the wing of the plane before being detained by airport staff.

An AFP spokesperson told Business Insider that the man was assessed by ambulance officers and transferred to hospital for further evaluation.

“The AFP is continuing to investigate this matter and it is possible that charges will be laid at a future date,” they added.

An airport spokesman told The Guardian newspaper: “Melbourne Airport is proud of the exceptional response from the ground crew, which means there is no immediate danger to other passengers or airport staff.”

Jetstar, AFP and Melbourne Airport did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider sent outside business hours in Australia.