Mon Mar 10 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pilot Screams, Spider Causes Chaos on Madrid-Düsseldorf Flight
**Madrid, Spain** – An Iberia Airlines flight from Madrid to Düsseldorf was thrown into chaos last Friday when a spider bite caused the pilot to scream seconds before takeoff. The Airbus A320, traveling at maximum speed, was moments from departure when the pilot was bitten on the hand by a “large, hairy” spider, believed to be a tarantula.
According to La Voz de Galicia newspaper, the pilot’s scream alerted the co-pilot, who immediately took control of the aircraft and activated the autopilot. The cockpit reportedly descended into controlled pandemonium as the co-pilot attempted to remove the spider.
While details about the spider’s removal remain scarce, the incident highlights the unexpected challenges faced by pilots. The quick thinking and professionalism of the co-pilot ensured the safe continuation of the flight, although the specifics of the post-incident procedures are yet to be released by Iberia. Both the pilot and passengers are reported to be safe. The airline has not yet released an official statement.
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