Last month, an unsettling episode left passengers on a taxiing aircraft in shock as they heard alarming screams emanating from beneath the cabin just before the plane was set to take off.

Authorities revealed that a member of the ground crew found himself trapped inside the plane’s cargo hold when the doors accidentally shut behind him, as reported by local station CBC.

The unnerving incident took place on December 13, involving Air Canada Flight 1502, which was preparing to leave Toronto Pearson Airport for Moncton, New Brunswick. The unexpected situation led to the cancellation of the flight, which was carrying 184 passengers.

The flight’s abrupt cancellation was a direct result of the incident, underscoring the importance of safety protocols in airline operations.

An employee loads suitcases onto an aircraft. (Christophe Gateau/picture alliance via Getty Images)

The aircraft reportedly halted before reaching the runway. Moments later, the trapped ground crew member emerged safely from the cargo and entered the cabin, reassuring shaken passengers that he was unharmed, Caron reported. 

Air Canada confirmed to CBC that no injuries were reported in the incident. 

Caron added that the crew member involved was reportedly assisting ground staff by loading items as an extra set of hands and may have been left unaccounted for when the doors closed.

Air Canada flights are stationed outside Toronto Pearson Airport.  (Nick Lachance/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

The plane eventually returned to the terminal, where passengers were asked to disembark while the flight crew completed necessary paperwork, CBC reported.

The flight was ultimately canceled after several delays, the outlet said.

Fox News Digital reached out to Air Canada for more information.