An incident occurred at Delhi Airport on Wednesday when an IndiGo passenger deployed the emergency slide of an A320 aircraft before takeoff. The flight, 6E 5161, was scheduled to depart for Leh, but the deployment of the emergency slide prompted immediate action from the airline’s crew.
In a statement, IndiGo confirmed that the deployment was inadvertent. “Following Standard Operating Procedures, the crew reported the incident, and the customer was offloaded and handed over to the concerned authorities,” the airline said. They also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to other passengers due to the delay.
The specifics surrounding the incident, including how the emergency slide was deployed, remain unclear at this time. However, the airline ensured that safety protocols were followed, and the situation was swiftly addressed.
According to flight tracking website Flightradar24, the aircraft involved was an Airbus A320. While the flight was ultimately delayed, IndiGo reassured passengers that the situation was handled according to safety regulations.
The incident highlights the importance of strict adherence to safety procedures, especially in emergency situations, and IndiGo’s prompt response ensured that the incident was resolved without further complications.
