Airhostess falls from aircraft

New Delhi: In a freak accident on Friday morning, while closing the door of an aircraft, an airhostess fell from the plane onto the tarmac at IGI airport.
According to sources, the Jet Airways airhostess was in the process of closing the door of the Delhi-Mumbai flight around 8 am when the incident took place. Airline officials said that she had a miraculous escape and did not sustain any serious injuries. She has been admitted to the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre at Vasant Kunj.
"The aircraft was a Boeing and hence not very high from the ground. The airline will be bearing all expenses for the girl while she is at the hospital,'' said an airlines spokesperson.
Sources said the airhostess probably lost her balance due to which the accident took place. An airhostess said that the it was a freak incident and could have happened with anyone. "We are expected to wear high heels and perform all the work. Even though we have training and experience of handling such situations, an error could have occurred with anyone,'' she said.
24/10/08 Times of India

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