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Ground Crew Rescued from Cargo Hold on Air Canada Flight

1/12/2026

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A ground crew member was trapped in the cargo hold of Air Canada Rouge flight AC1502 at Toronto Pearson International Airport on December 13, 2025.
Passengers heard banging and yelling as the plane taxied for takeoff, prompting the crew to halt the flight and return to the gate.
The worker was rescued without injuries, and Air Canada said it will reinforce safety procedures following the incident.
A passenger described the delays and the discovery of the trapped crew member on Reddit.

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Story summary

A ground crew member was trapped in the cargo hold of Air Canada Rouge flight AC1502 at Toronto Pearson International Airport on December 13, 2025.
Passengers heard banging and yelling as the plane taxied for takeoff, prompting the crew to halt the flight and return to the gate.
The worker was rescued without injuries, and Air Canada said it will reinforce safety procedures following the incident.
A passenger described the delays and the discovery of the trapped crew member on Reddit.