Why it matters: ‘Activated sensor alarm’: Passenger touches emergency exit handle while adjusting

Why it matters: 'Activated sensor alarm': Passenger touches emergency exit handle while adjusting

The passenger was handed over to police for questioning.

HYDERABAD: A 35-year-old passenger was deboarded from a flight at the international airport here after he accidentally touched the aircraft’s emergency exit door handle, triggering a sensor alarm, police said on Friday.

No case was registered, police said. (With agency inputs) You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad Stay updated with the latest Hyderabad news.

He was deboarded by the airline staff,” a police official at RGIA Police Outpost said. During the enquiry, it was found that he had unintentionally touched the emergency exit, the official said. “The passenger accidentally touched the exit door handle while adjusting the seat, when the flight was static, activating the sensor alarm. The passenger was handed over to police for questioning. A letter was taken from him before he was let off. Download the TOI App.

The incident occurred on Thursday when the flight from Hyderabad to Kadapa was preparing for take-off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), police told news agency PTI.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *