Passengers on an Air Congo flight were forced to exit a Boeing 737-800 by jumpingPassengers on an Air Congo flight were forced to exit a Boeing 737-800 by jumping directly onto the tarmac at Kindu Airport after airport authorities failed to provide aircraft stairs, according to video footage and aviation reports circulating on social media. The plane remained stationary on the apron for several hours, with passengers unable to disembark through normal procedures due to the absence of mobile stairs at the terminal. Reports indicated that passengers waited inside the aircraft for an extended period before ground staff advised them to leave via the open door. Local police officers and airport ground staff wearing high-visibility vests were visible near the aircraft during the disembarkation. There has also been no official confirmation from airport authorities regarding why the stairs were unavailable at the time of arrival.

Source: The Guardian December 20, 2025 22:16 UTC