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Ear bleeds, headaches and nosebleeds: These are some of the symptoms experienced by more than 30 passengers on an Indian plane after the pilots "forgot" to release a switch that regulates cabin pressure on Thursday morning. .
Jet Airways Flight 9W 697 from Mumbai to Jaipur turned around shortly after take-off. The crew members of the cockpit were suspended while waiting for an investigation and all passengers were safe with only minor injuries, according to the airline.
A hospital chief told the Indian Express at least five patients had been taken to the hospital. "Patients are being evaluated by our ear, nose and throat consultant," said Rajendra Patankar, director of the operation at Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital. Express. "They suffered from barotrauma [decompression sickness] ears due to the change in atmospheric pressure. "
The 166 passengers were left in the Boeing 737's unpressurized cabin for 45 minutes, according to the guardian. Videos inside the aircraft show passengers wearing oxygen masks.
"First aid was administered to a few guests who complained of ear pain, nosebleeds, etc.," Jet Airways said in a statement. "The cockpit crew of the flight was removed from scheduled duties pending investigation."
Airplane passengers contacted social media to complain about the situation. One of them, Satish Nair, said on Twitter that the plane had "lost pressure immediately after takeoff" and that no staff was available to help passengers and that it had not been announced to wear oxygen masks.
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