A PASSENGER bound for Davao City allegedly tried to commit suicide at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3, after he was off-loaded from his flight on Saturday.
The Naia Media Affairs Division (MAD) identified the passenger as Samuel Ambato, a 25-year-old seaman.
After the off-loading incident, he reportedly ran and jumped off the ledge of the third-floor departure area. He hit the ground feet first and collapsed near the arrival area’s bus station.
Ambato survived the fall, but suffered multiple injuries.
The media bureau said the passenger was bound for Davao on an AirAsia flight on Saturday morning, but was off-loaded for showing signs of “questionable behavior,” such as having fits of laughter before bursting into tears.
This led airline authorities not to allow Ambato to board his flight.
The MAD said that owing to the fall, Ambato sustained wounds in his head, as well as fractured his legs.
Airport medical personnel immediately assisted Ambato, who was taken to the Pasay City General Hospital, where he is recuperating.