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Delta Flight Attendant's Mistake Causes $70,000 Emergency Evacuation Cost

A Delta flight attendant accidentally deployed an emergency evacuation slide on a Pittsburgh to Salt Lake City flight, causing over $70,000 in damages, delaying the flight for four hours, and stranding passengers overnight. The incident occurred when the attendant unintentionally raised the door handle while arming the door, triggering the slide to deploy prematurely. The airline is investigating and may require retraining for the crew member involved.

via New York Post|

#aircraft-mishap #aviation-safety #delta-airlines

transportation2 months ago•3 min saved

Delta Flight Attendant's Emergency Slide Error Costs Up to $100,000

A Delta flight attendant accidentally deployed an emergency slide on an Airbus A220 at Pittsburgh, costing between $50,000 and $70,000, disrupting the flight and highlighting the risks of inadvertent slide deployments in aviation.

via PYOK|

#accident #costly-mistake #delta-air-lines

space-exploration1 year ago•1 min saved

"SpaceX's Epic Rocket Escape Slide Successfully Tested"

SpaceX has tested emergency chutes at the Kennedy Space Center, which could save astronauts in case of a launch emergency. The company is working on opening a second launch pad to increase flexibility for upcoming crew missions. The tests involved deploying new emergency chutes along wires, allowing astronauts to escape before liftoff in case of a serious anomaly. Before crewed missions, SpaceX will conduct an uncrewed flight from the pad, which will be the company's 30th cargo mission to the ISS.

via Futurism|

#astronauts #emergency-slide #kennedy-space-center

aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

Plane's Emergency Slide Crashes into Chicago Home in Shocking Video

Surveillance video captured the moment an emergency slide from a United Airlines plane crashed into a Chicago neighborhood, damaging a family's home. The slide landed in the backyard, causing damage to the roof, window screen, and downspout. Fortunately, no one was injured. The pilots were unaware of the lost slide until after landing, and the incident is being investigated by the FAA. This is not the first time an object has fallen off a plane in the area.

via New York Post |

#aviation #chicago #emergency-slide

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Emergency Slide Detaches from United Airlines Boeing 767 near Chicago O'Hare Airport"

An emergency slide fell from a United Airlines Boeing 767 and landed in a backyard near Chicago's O'Hare Airport. The slide caused damage to the homeowner's property but no injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the incident, and United Airlines is cooperating with authorities. This is not the first time a Boeing 767 has lost its slide, but such incidents are rare.

via WLS-TV|

#aviation #chicago #emergency-slide

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Delta crew member injured by accidental slide deployment during flight diversion.

A Delta crew member was sent to the hospital for a precautionary evaluation after an emergency slide accidentally deployed inside a Boeing 767 plane that was having an unrelated maintenance issue at Salt Lake International Airport. Delta is fully investigating the incident and has apologized to the affected passengers. The 168 passengers were quickly put on another plane to Los Angeles that same evening.

via WSB Atlanta|

#crew-member #delta #emergency-slide

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Delta plane's emergency slide accidentally deploys, injuring crew member.

An emergency slide accidentally deployed inside a Delta plane during an unscheduled landing in Salt Lake City due to a maintenance issue. A crew member was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Passengers were transferred to a different aircraft for the final leg of their journey to Los Angeles. The incident is under investigation to ensure passenger safety.

via NBC Southern California|

#delta #emergency-slide #passenger-safety

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Delta flight emergency slide accidentally deploys, injuring crew member.

An inflatable emergency slide accidentally deployed inside a Delta Air Lines plane while on the ground at Salt Lake International Airport. The plane had diverted to Salt Lake City due to a maintenance issue, and no emergency landing was declared due to the slide. One crew member was taken to the hospital for evaluation but has since been discharged. All passengers were re-accommodated on a secondary aircraft, and the flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport without further incident.

via KSL.com|

#delta-air-lines #emergency-slide #flight-diversion

aviation2 years ago•1 min saved

Delta Crew Member Injured as Emergency Slide Accidentally Deploys Inside Cabin During Flight Diversion.

A Delta crew member was injured when a Boeing 767 developed a mechanical problem and had to be diverted to Salt Lake City. After all passengers had de- and then re-boarded, the emergency slide was inadvertently deployed inside the cabin, causing chaos and confusion. The injured crew member was taken to a hospital and later discharged.

via The Daily Beast|

#aviation #delta #emergency-slide

transportation2 years ago•0 min saved

Delta flights plagued by emergency slide malfunctions and injuries.

An inflatable emergency slide accidentally deployed inside a Delta Airlines plane while on the ground at Salt Lake International Airport. The plane was diverted due to a maintenance issue, and no emergency landing was declared due to the slide. One crew member was taken to the hospital for evaluation but has since been discharged. All passengers were re-accommodated on a secondary aircraft, and the flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport without further incident. Delta Airlines apologized for the delay and emphasized the importance of passenger safety.

via CNN|

#delta-airlines #emergency-slide #flight-diversion

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Delta flight diverts to Salt Lake City after emergency slide accidentally deploys.

An emergency slide on a Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles accidentally deployed inside the cabin while the plane was diverted to Salt Lake City due to a maintenance issue. A crew member was injured and taken to the hospital, while all 168 passengers were re-boarded on a new aircraft after the problem was fixed. Many passengers were left confused and frightened by the incident.

via KABC-TV|

#crew-injury #delta #emergency-slide

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Delta crew member injured by exploding evacuation slide during emergency landing.

A Delta crew member was injured by an emergency slide after the flight made a diverted landing due to mechanical issues. The emergency slide accidentally deployed inside the plane while passengers were being reboarded, and the employee was hospitalized but has since been discharged. Passengers were relocated to a secondary plane which landed at LAX later that evening.

via ABC4.com|

#delta #diverted-landing #emergency-slide

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

Delta flight experiences multiple emergencies, including accidental slide deployment and crew member injury.

A Delta flight from New York City to Los Angeles was diverted to Salt Lake City due to a maintenance issue. While on the ground, the emergency slide of the same aircraft was accidentally deployed. The 168 passengers were re-accommodated on a new aircraft and safely reached their destination. No emergency landing was declared, and one crew member was taken to the hospital for evaluation but has since been discharged. Delta apologized for the delay and emphasized the safety of its customers and crew.

via KUTV 2News|

#delta-airlines #emergency-slide #flight-diversion