TUI Flight Attendant Hospitalized After Falling from Plane at East Midlands Airport

The crew member fell to the tarmac after stepping out of the plane, not realizing the stairs had been removed, prompting an official investigation.

The incident occurred on Monday, December 16, at East Midlands Airport as the plane was preparing for departure.
The flight attendant opened the aircraft door, expecting the stairs to be attached, and fell to the tarmac when they were not in place.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance and fire crews, responded promptly, and the injured crew member was transported to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.
Her condition and the severity of her injuries have not been disclosed, but an investigation into the circumstances is underway.
The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch has launched a probe, with inspectors gathering evidence to determine what went wrong.