Many social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and concern, questioning how someone could be so close to an aircraft. (Videograb)
A shocking and bizarre moment has captured the attention of the internet at Darbhanga Airport. A viral video shows an elderly man urinating just meters away from a parked plane, while passengers wait in line to board, and a pilot’s laughter echoes in the background.
The 9-second clip was shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), which has sparked a mix of laughter, disbelief, and outrage, raising serious questions about airport security, safety, and public behavior at regional airports.
The 9-second video, reportedly filmed from a pilot’s cockpit, shows the man wearing a white kurta-pajama squatting on a grassy patch beside the tarmac. In the background, passengers are waiting in line to board the plane. A voice, believed to be the pilot, can be heard laughing in the clip.
The video has been widely shared on X (formerly Twitter) and has over 285,000 views. Many social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and concern, questioning how someone could be so close to an aircraft.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has not yet commented on the incident. It is unclear if the man was a passenger, airport staff, or visitor, or which airline’s cockpit recorded the video. This has sparked discussions about airport safety and rule enforcement, especially at smaller regional airports.
Experts say the incident shows serious security lapses and poor public behavior. “Even a small lapse near an aircraft can be dangerous,” an aviation consultant said. Airports normally restrict access to sensitive areas like runways and taxiways to prevent accidents.
Many social media users criticized the airport. One person wrote, “How is someone allowed so close to a plane? Safety first!” Another said, “This is beyond funny—it’s a security failure.”
This incident raises questions about training, vigilance, and enforcement at smaller airports. Unlike big international airports, regional airports often have fewer staff and less security equipment, making it harder to monitor such behavior.
Experts also stressed the importance of public awareness, recommending more patrolling, CCTV cameras, and warning signs to stop people from entering restricted areas near planes.
With the video going viral, the AAI may soon investigate the incident. This serves as a reminder that everyone at an airport—passengers, staff, and visitors—must follow rules carefully to ensure safety for people and aircraft.
