A Boeing 747 cargo jet faced an unexpected mid-air challenge when a horse managed to break free from its stall, prompting the plane to make a hasty return to John F Kennedy International Airport.
The incident occurred during the New York to Belgium flight, forcing the pilot of Air Atlanta Icelandic flight 4592 to report, “We have a live animal, a horse, on board the airplane. The horse managed to escape.”
Despite the plane being in good condition, the pilot expressed concern about the loose horse and requested a veterinarian to meet the aircraft upon landing. In the midst of the return journey, 20 tonnes of fuel were dumped to reduce the plane’s weight.
The horse’s daring escape remains a mystery, and upon landing, it was found unrestrained.
The pilot later confirmed the need for assistance on the ground, stating, “We have a horse in problem, in difficulty.”
While the horse’s purpose for transport remains unknown, experts suggest that such incidents are not uncommon, especially during the transportation of racehorses.
This recent event echoes a similar incident in August when a bear managed to free itself from its crate on an Iraqi Airways flight from Dubai to Baghdad.
Air Atlanta Icelandic has yet to respond to inquiries about the incident. The flight eventually resumed and successfully reached Liege Airport on the following day, according to FlightRadar24.
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