Incident Overview
During a flight, a passenger elected to deplane before departure due to suspicious behavior and was later questioned by authorities. In response, the captain decided to return to the airport and land. Following the landing, an emergency evacuation was initiated.
Evacuation and Injuries
During the evacuation, the first officer opted to evacuate the airplane using the emergency rope located in the cockpit. However, the first officer did not fully extend the rope from its stowed position. When weight was applied, the rope unraveled rapidly. The first officer was unable to maintain a grip and fell to the ground, sustaining serious injuries. Additionally, one other passenger broke her ankle during the evacuation.
Sequence of Events
The incident began when a passenger's behavior raised suspicion, leading to their deplaning and subsequent questioning by authorities. This prompted the captain to return and land the aircraft. After landing, the emergency evacuation was carried out, during which the first officer's use of the emergency rope resulted in the fall and injury. No other details about the aircraft or flight are available from the source.