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a day ago
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SpiceJet flight's window frame comes loose mid-air. How risky is that?
Passengers of a SpiceJet flight from Goa to Pune were in panic after a cabin window frame became loose mid-air. While no one was hurt and the plane landed safely, it has raised questions about airline safety read more A routine flight from Goa to Pune turned into a tense experience for passengers when a section of the cabin window frame inside a SpiceJet aircraft came loose mid-air earlier this week. While no one was injured and the plane landed safely, footage shared by startled passengers quickly went viral, sparking fresh concerns about airline safety. The incident raised an important question for many: just how dangerous is it when a window frame comes loose mid-air? Could it have put lives at risk? And what exactly happens in such situations? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here's what we know What happened on the SpiceJet flight? SpiceJet Flight SG1080, operating a Bombardier Q400 aircraft, took off from Goa for Pune on the evening of July 1. Not long after takeoff, a passenger noticed that a part of the cabin window's interior trim had come loose. Videos soon began circulating on social media, showing the light-coloured plastic frame, known as the shade trim, dangling unsteadily from the wall. Mandar Sawant, a passenger on the flight, told The Indian Express, 'I was travelling back from Goa to Pune after attending an event. A woman was sitting behind me with a baby. Half an hour after takeoff, the window (close to her) just popped out. The woman got scared, and it was damn concerning…" He added, 'The flight attendants tried to calm us down, but what else could they even do? They moved the woman and her child to a different seat behind. The stewardess did manage to somewhat get the window back on, but any sudden movement and it probably would have fallen off again.' #SpiceJet from Goa to Pune today. The whole interior window assembly just fell off mid flight. And this flight is now supposed to take off and head to Jaipur. Wonder if it's air worthy @ShivAroor @VishnuNDTV @DGCAIndia — Aatish Mishra (@whatesh) July 1, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Another flyer shared a video on X, showing the dislodged panel and expressing concern over the aircraft's safety. 'SpiceJet from Goa to Pune today (Tuesday). The whole interior window assembly just fell off mid-flight. And this flight is now supposed to take off and head to Jaipur. Wonder if it's airworthy,' the user wrote, tagging the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). SpiceJet responds to viral video The airline later issued a clarification, saying that safety was never at risk and the flight continued without any change in cabin pressure. In an official statement, SpiceJet confirmed the loose panel was a non-structural 'cosmetic (interior) window frame' used purely for shading and had no role in maintaining cabin pressure or aircraft structure. 'It did not compromise the safety or integrity of the aircraft in any way,' the statement read. Spicejet that once the aircraft landed in Pune, engineers fixed the issue following standard maintenance protocol. File image/Reuters The airline added that once the aircraft landed in Pune, engineers fixed the issue following standard maintenance protocol. However, SpiceJet did not share additional technical details about the inspection or whether the aircraft underwent a full check before being cleared for the next leg to Jaipur. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What happens if an airplane window breaks mid-air? While the SpiceJet incident involved a cosmetic panel, not the actual aircraft window, the situation raised questions about what would happen if a real window were to crack mid-flight. To understand the risks, it's important to know how airplane windows are constructed. Modern commercial aircraft windows are built in three layers: the outer pane, which holds the cabin pressure; a middle pane, which acts as a backup; and an inner plastic layer, which passengers see and can touch. The loose piece seen on the SpiceJet flight was part of this inner cosmetic trim, not the structure keeping the plane pressurised, the airline noted. Modern commercial aircraft windows are built in three layers. Image for Representation. Pixabay The outer pane is the one that matters most. As planes ascend, air pressure outside the cabin drops dramatically, while inside, the cabin is artificially pressurised to keep conditions safe and breathable. That means the outer window is holding back a significant amount of pressure, and is therefore designed to be exceptionally strong. In the rare event that an outer pane fails mid-air, the result can be rapid cabin depressurisation. The air inside the plane rushes out to equalise with the lower pressure outside. At cruising altitudes, this can lead to a sudden drop in oxygen levels. Symptoms of hypoxia, or oxygen deprivation, can begin within seconds at high altitudes. Dizziness, confusion, or even unconsciousness can set in quickly. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This is when oxygen masks, the ones mentioned in every pre-flight safety briefing, automatically deploy. They provide passengers with emergency oxygen to keep them conscious while the pilots descend the plane to a lower, safer altitude, where the air has sufficient oxygen. So, while the SpiceJet case did not cause any harm this time, it did spotlight the importance of both safety checks in passenger aircraft. With input from agencies


Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Window pane of Goa-Pune SpiceJet flight comes off midair
PUNE: Passengers on board a Goa-to-Pune SpiceJet flight (SG-1080) had a scare on Tuesday evening when a window panel was found dislodged while the plane was midair. The airline played down the incident, saying the window part that had come off was "a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade". Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But a person on board the plane - a Bombardier Q400 - told TOI the incident triggered anxiety among the passengers. "Two to three layers of the window panel just came off," said Aatish Mishra, the passenger. "There was no depressurisation, but this shouldn't have happened... We've just had a tragic plane crash," he added. The airline issued a statement saying: "A cosmetic window frame on one of SpiceJet's Q400 aircraft became loose during flight and was found dislodged. It is important to note that this was a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade, and did not compromise the safety or integrity of the aircraft in any way. Cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout the flight, and there was no impact on passenger safety. " Mishra said he was in row 8 when he heard commotion from the back. The Q400 can seat around 80 passengers. A SpiceJet spokesperson said the frame was fixed after landing, "in accordance with standard maintenance procedures".


Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Mid-air scare as Goa-Pune flight's windowpane dislodges inside
Passengers aboard SpiceJet flight SG-1080 from Goa to Pune experienced a mid-air scare when an interior window panel detached mid-flight, sparking panic and raising fresh concerns about airline safety and aircraft maintenance standards. The airline clarified that there was no cabin depressurisation as the outer layers of the windowpane remained intact and passenger safety was not compromised. The airline clarified that there was no cabin depressurisation as the outer layers of the windowpane remained intact and passenger safety was not compromised. (HT PHOTO) The incident occurred on Tuesday shortly after take-off from Goa. Flyers seated near the affected window described a sudden detachment of the inner plastic shell and shutter, exposing the insulation material underneath. While SpiceJet clarified that the aircraft's outer windowpane remained intact—thereby preventing cabin depressurisation—several passengers called the episode frightening and unacceptable. 'There was no cabin depressurisation, and passenger safety was not compromised,' SpiceJet said in a statement issued after the incident. However, visuals shared online by passengers showed the dislodged window trim inside the flight hanging loose, with cabin crew seen attempting to temporarily reattach the panel during the flight. Aatish Mishra, one of the flyers on board, posted on social media: 'SpiceJet from Goa to Pune today (Tuesday). The whole interior window assembly just fell off mid-flight. And this flight is now supposed to take off and head to Jaipur. Wonder if it's airworthy.' Another passenger, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, 'Thankfully the structural outer window was intact. But the inner panel coming off mid-air is still a serious concern. This kind of thing just shouldn't happen. The flight attendants tried to handle the situation calmly. They relocated a woman and her infant to another seat. One crew member managed to fix the panel back, but it didn't look very secure. A sudden jolt and it could have come off again.' Adding to the ordeal, the flight—originally scheduled to depart at 5.20pm—took off only at 6.55pm after a delay of over 90 minutes. Passengers said they were not informed in advance about the delay and received no explanation from the airline staff. In its official response, a SpiceJet spokesperson downplayed the severity of the incident, calling it cosmetic in nature. 'A cosmetic window frame on one of SpiceJet's Q400 aircraft became loose during flight and was found dislodged. This was a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade, and did not compromise the safety or integrity of the aircraft in any way. Cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout the flight,' the statement said. The airline added that the window panel was repaired upon landing at the next station, in line with standard maintenance procedures.