Overview

• 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.