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Emergency exit

Explained | Why did Alaska Flight 1282 have a sealed-off emergency exit in the first place?

The aviation industry is still in shock from a near disaster on January 5, 2024, in which a 60-pound “door plug” blew out from a nearly new Boeing 737 MAX 9 in flight at 16,000 feet, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage.

19 January 2024, 05:04 IST

Explained | Why did Alaska Flight 1282 have a sealed-off emergency exit in the first place?

Explained | Why did Alaska Flight 1282 have a sealed-off emergency exit in the first place?

Explained | Why did Alaska Flight 1282 have a sealed-off emergency exit in the first place?

19 January 2024, 05:04 IST

Crew explain how plane emergency doors open

On an ATR, the exit handle can be mistaken for a grab bar. On an Airbus, the door is heavy, and can’t be opened inadvertently

19 January 2023, 20:51 IST

Crew explain how plane emergency doors open

Crew explain how plane emergency doors open

Crew explain how plane emergency doors open

19 January 2023, 20:51 IST