New Delhi: As many as 111 passengers onboard a Jet Airways flight from Leh to Delhi had to face breathing problem momentarily as the pilots allegedly failed to switch on the auxiliary power unit (APU) which led to drop in cabin pressure.
The airline had grounded the commander and the first officer, who were operating the flight, till a probe by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was over, sources said, adding that acting tough, the civil aviation regulator had withdrawn the trainership of the commander.
The incident took place on July 7, when Jet Airways flight 9W-2369 from Leh was getting ready to depart for Delhi.
The pilots allegedly forgot to switch on the APU, which is mandatory for flights operating from Leh, resulting in sudden drop in cabin air pressure which led to deployment of oxygen masks for the passengers, they said.
10/07/15 Business Standard
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The airline had grounded the commander and the first officer, who were operating the flight, till a probe by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was over, sources said, adding that acting tough, the civil aviation regulator had withdrawn the trainership of the commander.
The incident took place on July 7, when Jet Airways flight 9W-2369 from Leh was getting ready to depart for Delhi.
The pilots allegedly forgot to switch on the APU, which is mandatory for flights operating from Leh, resulting in sudden drop in cabin air pressure which led to deployment of oxygen masks for the passengers, they said.
10/07/15 Business Standard
