An investigation has been opened after a flight attendant working for TUI Airways, fell from the aircraft because it was making ready for departure. The incident transpired on the East Midlands Airport earlier this week within the night because the unidentified crew member fell down, not realising that the steps weren’t positioned on the plane door, as per a BBC report. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) attended and the lady was airlifted to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.
The cabin crew reportedly opened the aircraft door, anticipating the steps to nonetheless be connected to the plane. Nevertheless, the steps have been lengthy eliminated and the unsuspecting flight attendant stepped right into a void and fell.
“She opened the door, took a step out and the steps that have been presupposed to be there weren’t there for no matter motive. She fell to the tarmac and I heard she was critically injured,” one of many witnesses instructed Nottingham Post.
“We acquired a name at 4:31 pm on 16 December to a medical emergency at East Midlands Airport. We despatched a paramedic in a solo response automobile and an ambulance. The air ambulance was additionally in attendance,” an EMAS spokesperson instructed the publication.
“One affected person was taken by ambulance to Queen’s Medical Centre.”
EMAS operations director Simon Hinchley issued a press release as nicely and wished speedy restoration to the feminine flight attendant.
“We want her a speedy restoration and can help all events with the investigation,” mentioned Mr Hinchley.
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Probe launched
The Air Accident Investigations Department (AAIB) confirmed it had launched its investigation into the incident to ascertain the circumstances below which the lady fell off the aircraft.
“An investigation has been launched, and inspectors have visited the airport to assemble proof and make inquiries to grasp extra concerning the circumstances,” learn a press release by AAIB.
Normally, the duty to connect the staircase to the airplane door lies with the bottom dealing with agent, engaged on behalf of the airline. The airport is usually not concerned within the course of.