Ammon News - An eight-legged stowaway caused major issues on a recent flight.

On Friday, Feb. 21, Iberia Airbus A320 was traveling from Düsseldorf Airport in Germany en route to Barajas Airport in Madrid when the pilot was bitten by a spider mid-flight.

When the flight arrived at its destination, the pilot, who is reportedly allergic to spiders, was treated with Methylprednisolone, an anti-inflammatory commonly used to treat swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions, according to local Spanish news outlet La Voz de Galicia. The pilot sustained no further injuries or reactions to the bite and was able to continue with his scheduled flights.

Before continuing to Vigo, its next Spanish destination, the aircraft was delayed for three hours in order to be fumigated. Following the safety protocol carried out by specialized personnel, the scheduled flight continued as normal.

Though it was not confirmed if the spider was specifically a tarantula, members of the crew said they believed it to be at the time of the incident. People