A man caused chaos on a Southwest Airlines flight after he jumped out of an emergency hatch and ran out onto the tarmac at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The incident occurred as the aircraft was preparing to take off and passengers were evacuating the plane. A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing the commotion as passengers rushed through the jetway.

The 38-year-old man, whose identity has not been revealed, was eventually caught and arrested by authorities. Witnesses reported that he had been walking on the plane's wing before attempting to steal a service truck on the tarmac. When deputies made contact with him, he appeared disoriented and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. There were no injuries reported during the incident. The investigation has been referred to federal authorities, although no criminal charges are expected to be filed locally. The flight, after a delay, eventually departed using a different aircraft.