JetBlue Passenger Attempts to Open Emergency Exit After Mistaking Normal Aircraft Noise for Mechanical Failure

Oct 16, 2025 09:30 pm CST

A viral incident on a JetBlue Airways flight involved a passenger attempting to open an emergency exit after panicking over the normal "barking dog" noise produced by an Airbus A320's hydraulic system. Quick action by flight attendants prevented a safety breach in this case of flight anxiety, highlighting the importance of passenger education about common aircraft sounds.