Insta
Jet Airways Staff ‘Forget’ To Switch On Plug, 30 Passengers Suffer Nose, Ear Bleed
Swarajya Staff
Sep 20, 2018, 03:42 PM | Updated 03:42 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
In a case of extreme negligence, a Jet Airways flight had to turn back after it took off from Mumbai. Over 160 passengers in a Jaipur bound flight were in for a shock as the crew members claimed to have forgotten to switch on the plug that maintains cabin pressure, reported NDTV.
“Jet Airways B737 aircraft operating flight 9W 697 on 20th Sep 2018 (Mumbai-Jaipur) had air turn back to Mumbai. During the climb, crew forgot to select bleed switch due to which cabin pressurisation could not be maintained,” a senior DGCA official said.
Most were suffering from headaches, around 30 passengers complained of nose and ear bleeds. The oxygen masks came down as the passengers onboard were petrified. A panicked passenger shared a video of the same.
#WATCH: Inside visuals of Jet Airways Mumbai-Jaipur flight that was turned back to Mumbai airport midway today after a loss in cabin pressure (Source: Mobile visuals) pic.twitter.com/SEktwy3kvw
— ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2018
An official of DGCA said, “ As a result, oxygen masks got deployed. As per initial information, few passengers have nose bleeding. Out of 166 passengers on board, 30 passengers are affected who have nose bleeding, few have ear bleeding and some are complaining headache”.
The crew has been taken off duty pending investigation and passengers were treated once the flight landed. According to aviation experts, a serious condition known as hypoxia can be caused in a scenario like this wherein there is a loss of oxygen flow across lung tissue and bloodstream.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.