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Ramp Agent Fell Asleep in Cargo Hold of LA-Bound Alaska Airlines Plane

Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines flight 448 was forced to return and make an emergency landing in Seattle, Washington, on April 13.

The plane took off for Los Angeles but had to return immediately after the pilot reported unusual banging noise.

The plane landed back uneventfully. All 170 passengers and 6 crew members remained unharmed.

The airline said a ramp agent was found inside the front cargo hold of the aircraft. The agent said he had fallen asleep.

The ramp agent was taken to hospital as a precaution while the aircraft resumed the flight.

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