According to financially troubled Jet Airways the aircraft had 166 passengers and 5 crew members on board at the time of the incident on Thursday. In a brief statement issued via social media, the airline claimed the aircraft turned back due to 'a loss of cabin pressure' and that the affected aircraft 'landed normally in Mumbai. All guests were deplaned safely and taken to the terminal. First aid was administered to few guests who complained of ear pain, bleeding nose etc.'
Please refer to our official statement: pic.twitter.com/oCC77WVvfI— Jet Airways (@jetairways) September 20, 2018
Jet Airways, part-owned by Etihad Airways, said the flight crew had been taken off flying duties while an investigation is ongoing.
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) it is believed the flight deck crew forgot to pressurise the passenger cabin, "During climb, crew forgot to select bleed switch due to which cabin pressurisation could not be maintained, and oxygen masks got deployed," an official told local media news 18.
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) it is believed the flight deck crew forgot to pressurise the passenger cabin, "During climb, crew forgot to select bleed switch due to which cabin pressurisation could not be maintained, and oxygen masks got deployed," an official told local media news 18.
The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry reports that it has requested the DGCA to file a report on the issue, while apparently, officials at Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau indicated that initial investigations pinpointed towards a case of negligence by the pilots for not activating the bleed air switch. Some passengers have posted videos to social media showing oxygen masks hanging from the overhead panels and an eery calm in the cabin.
Panic situation due to technical fault in @jetairways 9W 0697 going from Mumbai to Jaipur. Flt return back to Mumbai after 45 mts. All passengers are safe including me. pic.twitter.com/lnOaFbcaps— Darshak Hathi (@DarshakHathi) September 20, 2018
