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A video posted by the Dallas Texas TV Instagram account and filmed by @chuck_hustle817 showed the exact moment in which a passenger who was waiting for the plane going from Dallas to Los Angeles to take offHowever, when he raised the camera he noticed something particularly strange: the silhouette of the legs of what was apparently a rat.
According to the media A2Z Aviation, The events occurred aboard a Spirit Airlines planeand although it has not been confirmed what flight it was, some social media users commented that it was an A320 plane so it could be NK 363 or NK 3709.
In the video you can see a large rodent resting on the roof of the cabin and its front paws are noticeably visible through the glass. The animal appears to sniff something before turning and hiding.
In addition to the indignation and jokes regarding the presence of the rodent on the commercial flight, Many were concerned that the rat could chew through the plane’s wiring. and cause problems. However, there were no reports of further incidents on the trip.
What damage can rats, like the one on the flight to Los Angeles, cause on airplanes?
According to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Rats on airplanes can be a serious problem since they can damage electrical and communication systems by chewing on wires and ducts, causing potential failures in flight-critical systems, such as radar control and emergency lights.
Furthermore, they could cause fires or short circuits by exposing electrical connectionswhich represents a direct risk of fire and other serious emergencies on board.