The "heroic" aunt opened the emergency hatch by mistake, and the passengers were confused when the flight was canceled
On the evening of July 4, Zhejiang Quzhou Airport staged a ridiculous farce. Air China flight CA2754 was originally scheduled to fly from Quzhou to Chengdu, but due to the "heroic" behavior of an aunt, the entire flight was forced to be canceled, leaving all passengers confused. It turned out that the flight was delayed until more than 9 o'clock in the evening due to flow control, and the passengers were anxiously waiting for takeoff.
I saw the aunt hurrying to the tail of the plane, and seemed to know the location of the toilet well. However, she mistook the emergency hatch for a toilet door and pulled it open without hesitation. At that moment, the emergency slide popped up instantly, accompanied by a loud noise, and the aunt's face instantly turned pale. She may not have expected that her "urgency" would cause such a big turmoil.
When the passengers heard the announcement, they cast confused looks. They thought it was just a small delay, but they didn't expect to wait for the news of the flight cancellation. In desperation, they had to be sent to a local hotel by Air China to arrange food and lodging. Although each passenger received 400 yuan in compensation for the delay, this sudden change still made them feel less satisfied. Some people jokingly posted the compensation, but it was difficult to hide the helplessness in their hearts.
The "feat" of this aunt undoubtedly had a serious impact on the flight and passengers. Flights were cancelled, all trips were disrupted, and the aunt herself could face huge compensation. It is reported that depending on the type of aircraft, the emergency hatch is opened once, and the compensation amount may be as high as 100,000 yuan to 200,000 yuan. Moreover, the aircraft will also be grounded for maintenance for a few days. This is really a "sky-high" slide that makes people laugh and cry!
The law and responsibility behind the "sky-high" slide, the aunt cried and begged to let it go
The emergency hatch, a seemingly ordinary aircraft component, actually carries an important mission related to flight safety. It is designed to be robust and not easy to mishandle, just to prevent serious consequences if accidentally opened during flight. However, once this "sky-high" slide pops up due to misoperation, the legal consequences should not be underestimated.
According to the relevant regulations, airlines are required to pay huge compensation costs for repairs and replacement of equipment, as well as various losses due to flight cancellations, after the emergency hatch is opened by mistake. This fee is not a small amount, often 100,000 yuan to 200,000 yuan, which is enough to make any ordinary passenger frightened. Not to mention that the aircraft still needs to be grounded for a few days for maintenance, and the damage during this period is incalculable.
When the aunt learned that her "feat" might bring financial compensation, she was so frightened that she cried directly. She was just a first-time passenger on a plane and knew nothing about the various equipment and regulations of the plane. She didn't expect that her momentary urgency would cause such a big storm and such serious consequences. She begged helplessly to be spared, hoping that the airline would open the net and not let her take full responsibility.
Passengers and netizens also have a lot of discussions about the aunt's behavior. Some people expressed sympathy and understanding, believing that the aunt was just ignorant and should not bear all the responsibility; Some people also expressed anger and dissatisfaction, believing that this behavior of the aunt seriously affected their itinerary and plans. More people are calling for more emergency knowledge and education, so that every passenger can understand and comply with the safety regulations of the aircraft.
So as an innocent "perpetrator", should the aunt really bear all the responsibility? What is the responsibility of airlines in such incidents? Do they have enough information and education measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again? These issues have undoubtedly become the focus of attention.
After all, every passenger may be flying for the first time and can make similar mistakes due to ignorance. If airlines can strengthen the popularization and education of emergency knowledge, so that every passenger can understand and familiarize themselves with the various equipment and regulations of the aircraft before boarding the plane, can similar "sky-high" slide incidents be avoided? We look forward to the airlines coming up with a clear answer and effective measures.
History repeats itself! It's the same urgency, it's the same misoperation, but the outcome is different
Speaking of which, this is not the first time that this "urgency and misappointment" drama has been staged. As early as 2018, a 21-year-old girl, Han, was on a flight from Nanjing to Nanchang, and accidentally opened the emergency hatch because of urgency, resulting in a flight that was delayed for 2 hours, and she herself was also administratively detained for ten days. This matter, with our aunt's situation, is simply a repeat of history!
However, although they are all caused by urgency, the endings of Aunt and Han are very different. Because of his misoperation, Han not only faced legal sanctions, but also let his travel plan go to waste. As for the aunt, although she was scared enough, she was not detained, but she may have to pay for this "sky-high" slide incident. The difference in this is not only due to the fact that the emergency hatch opened by the two people may be of different models, resulting in different amounts of compensation and legal liability, but also related to the way the airline handles it and the public's awareness of such incidents.
Speaking of which, we have to mention the popularization of emergency knowledge. When you fly, it's common sense to know about emergency equipment and signage. But look at our aunt, obviously she doesn't know anything about the emergency hatch, so she will make such a big oolong. This begs the question of whether airlines are in place to educate and educate them in this area. After all, if every passenger can have a basic understanding of emergency equipment before boarding the plane, can such misoperation be avoided?
Of course, in addition to the issue of the passenger's own knowledge, the airline also has to take on the corresponding responsibility. After all, the plane is theirs, and they have to make sure that every passenger arrives at their destination safely and smoothly. This requires them to put more effort into institutional and technical means, such as strengthening the identification and reminders of emergency equipment, or conducting brief emergency knowledge training for passengers before boarding. Only in this way can the recurrence of similar incidents be minimized.
In the final analysis, although this incident of opening the emergency hatch by mistake seems a little absurd, it really sounded the alarm for us. Both passengers and airlines alike need to learn from these incidents and work together to improve flight safety. After all, who doesn't want their trip to turn into a farce because of a small urgency, right? So, what do you think about how to better popularize emergency knowledge and prevent similar incidents from happening again?
What if this happened in heaven? Netizens have opened their brains, and experts have come to solve their doubts
Hey friends, how about we have a brainstorm? If this drama of "urgency and misconduct" is not staged on the ground, but only occurs when the plane flies to an altitude of 10,000 meters, then the consequences will not be as simple as canceling the flight and paying some compensation. Netizens have speculated, will the plane get out of control because of this? Do passengers have to wear oxygen masks? How should the crew deal with this sudden "catastrophe from the sky"?
Don't worry, don't worry, let's ask aviation experts to answer your questions. Experts say the potential risk is even greater if it were to happen in the air. Once the emergency hatch is opened in the air, it can cause the air pressure in the cabin to plummet, the oxygen will be thin, and the lives of passengers and crew can be in danger. But fortunately, airlines have a complete set of safety mechanisms and emergency plans. For example, cabin crews receive regular emergency training to ensure they can respond quickly when it matters most. Moreover, the aircraft's emergency equipment is rigorously tested to ensure that it can function in critical situations.
epilogue
In the final analysis, although the incident between this aunt and Han seems a little absurd, it has brought us a profound lesson. Passengers should be more self-educated to understand and comply with flight safety regulations; Airlines also have to take responsibility for increasing advocacy and education; At the same time, we must also look forward to continuous technological innovation to reduce the possibility of human error. After all, who doesn't want their flight to turn into a thrilling adventure, right?