Recently released footage shows the moment a crazed man waving a machete tried to attack passengers and security staff at a New Orleans Airport.

Richard White attacked two security guards and a number of people waiting at a security check with wasp killer, before taking out a machete and waving it in Louis Armstrong International Airport.

The recently released footage from the US Transportation Security Administration, shows White terrorising people at a security check in March last year.

White was shot three times by Lieutenant Heath Slyve after he tried to attack passengers and chased a female TSA agent.

He was shot in the face, chest and leg and later died of his injuries, reportedly refusing medical treatment because of his religious belief as a Jehovah's Witness, The Daily Mail reported.

The TSA agent was also wounded from a bullet, but the wound was not critical.

At the time of the incident witnesses described the panic and chaos at the airport in New Orleans.

"Everyone was ducking for cover," said bystander, Garret Laborde.