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Man climbs the wing of the plane that landed at Las Vegas, New Airport
A man has been arrested by police for boarding a plane that landed at McCarran International Airport in Henderson, Nevada.
Police have arrested a man who was able to board the wing of an Alaska Airlines flight that took off Saturday from Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport.
Passengers boarded an Alaska Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Portland by 1367 – filmed, saw the man climbing on the wing, sat down and finally took off his shoes and socks.
“Did I testify?” Passenger Erin Evans Asked on Twitter, When posting the video of the incident ..
According to an Alaska Airlines report from USA Today, the plane was preparing to take off when the pilot noticed the plane advancing towards the plane. [was] The individual can be arrested. “
Police have arrested 41-year-old Alejandro Carlson, citing the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. The suspect moved about wing about 45 minutes before falling into the dorm, passengers told Evans ABC that the incident was “definitely one of the strangest things I have ever seen in my life.”
The video shows the man walking to the edge of the wing, taking off his shoes and socks for traction, sliding off the wing and falling roughly. He was immediately arrested by police, the video shows.
“Our guests and staff are safe. We are working with law enforcement. The plane returned to Kate for a full inspection,” Alaska Airlines said in a statement.
The man was treated for minor injuries at the University Medical Center and was charged with trespassing and neglecting public safety at the Clark County Jail, police told ABC News. The investigation is ongoing.
The United States today approached the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police for further comment.