Chaos On JetBlue Flight: Passenger Opens Emergency Exit During Taxiing

Chaos On JetBlue Flight: A JetBlue flight bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico, was thrown into chaos at Boston Logan International Airport when a passenger opened an emergency exit door during taxiing. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm on JetBlue flight 161, prompting a tense scene onboard.
What Happened?
Passenger Identified: The individual, Angel Luis Torres Morales from Puerto Rico, suddenly opened the overwing exit door without warning, causing the emergency slide to deploy.
Delayed Flight: The flight was delayed but later resumed using a different aircraft.
Eyewitness Accounts
Fred Wynn, a passenger, revealed that the incident followed an argument between Torres Morales and his girlfriend over a cellphone. Moments later, Torres Morales ran down the aisle and opened the emergency exit.
Wynn described the scene as chaotic, with passengers shouting, “Stop, stop!” as the slide deployed.
Legal Actions
Charges: Torres Morales was charged with interfering with the operations of an aircraft.
Court Appearance: He pleaded not guilty at the Boston Municipal Court and is scheduled for another hearing on March 4.
Impact on Passengers
Although no injuries were reported, the event caused significant distress among passengers. JetBlue confirmed the safety of all onboard and ensured the flight continued with minimal disruption.