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2 days ago
- First Post
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
Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Air Scare: SpiceJet flight's windowpane dislodges inside!
Mumbai: A window frame of SpiceJet's aircraft SG-1080 operating its flight to Pune from Goa was found dislodged mid-air but there was no impact on passengers' safety, the airline said on Wednesday. There was no cabin depressurisation as the outer layers of the windowpane remained intact and passenger safety was not compromised, the airline said in a statement. The frame was fixed once the aircraft landed at the Pune airport, in accordance with standard maintenance procedures, the airline said. Mandar Sawant, a passenger on the flight, said, 'I was travelling back from Goa to Pune after attending an event. A woman was sitting behind me, and she was 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. There is a protective layer behind the window that protects us from the elements outside, and it was intact, but it is still concerning.' He added, 'The flight attendants tried to calm us down, but what else will 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.' The flight, scheduled for 5.20 pm on Tuesday, departed an hour and a half late at 6.55 pm. 'We got to know at the airport that the flight was delayed the previous day as well due to 'technical issues',' said Sawant, and that he did not get any message or update from the airline that the flight was delayed. A SpiceJet spokesperson shared a statement that said, 'A cosmetic window frame on one of SpiceJet 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.' 'The Q400 aircraft is equipped with multiple layers of windowpanes, including a robust, pressure-bearing outer pane, ensuring that passenger safety is never at risk, even in the unlikely event of a superficial or cosmetic component coming loose,' the spokesperson added.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
SpiceJet Flight Window Panel Comes Loose Mid-Air, Airline Assures No Cabin Pressure Loss
Last Updated: SpiceJet says the panel was a non-structural cosmetic part and was fixed after landing. Passengers aboard the Pune-bound SpiceJet flight SG-1080 travelling from Goa to Pune on Tuesday suffered a scare after a window frame on the flight popped out mid-air, the newspaper Indian Express said in a report. The report citing a statement by the airline said that there was no cabin depressurisation as the outer layers of the windowpane remained intact and passenger safety was not compromised. The newspaper spoke to flyer who said that a mother who was sitting with her child was concerned as she was in close proximity to the window. 'I was travelling back from Goa to Pune after attending an event. A woman was sitting behind me and she was with a baby. Half an hour after takeoff, the window (close to her) just popped out. The woman got scared and it was concerning. There is a protective layer behind the window that protects us from the elements outside, and it was intact, but it is still concerning. This is not done," the flyer, named Mandar Sawant, was quoted as saying by the newspaper. 'The flight attendants tried to calm us down, but what else will 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," Sawant was quoted as saying by the Indian Express. 'We got to know at the airport that the flight was delayed the previous day as well due to 'technical issues," he further added, pointing out that the flight was originally scheduled for 5.20 pm on July 1, departed an hour and a half late at 6.55 pm and that he did not get any message or update from the airline that the flight was delayed. 'The Q400 aircraft is equipped with multiple layers of windowpanes, including a robust, pressure-bearing outer pane, ensuring that passenger safety is never at risk, even in the unlikely event of a superficial or cosmetic component coming loose. The frame was fixed upon landing at the next station, in accordance with standard maintenance procedures," the statement added. First Published: July 02, 2025, 19:59 IST
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Pune-bound SpiceJet aircraft's window frame dislodges mid-air, airline says…
A SpiceJet aircraft's window frame dislodged mid-air on Tuesday as it was heading towards Pune from Goa, sending passengers into a frenzy. The airline, however, said cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout the flight and there was no impact on passenger safety. SpiceJet said the frame was fixed upon landing at the next station.(X/whatesh) '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,' the airline said in a statement. SpiceJet said the frame was fixed upon landing at the next station, in accordance with standard maintenance procedures. 'The Q400 aircraft is equipped with multiple layers of window panes, including a robust, pressure-bearing outer pane, ensuring that passenger safety is never at risk, even in the unlikely event of a superficial or cosmetic component coming loose,' the airline added. Also Read | Air India flight returns to Mumbai due to burning smell inside cabin The incident came to light after a passenger had posted a video of the dislodged window on social media platform X. "#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..' the passenger stated, while tagging the aviation safety regulator DGCA in the post. 'Window just popped out' A passenger on the flight, told The Indian Express, the the window popped out within half an hour after takeoff from Goa. 'I was travelling back from Goa to Pune after attending an event. A woman was sitting behind me and she was 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. There is a protective layer behind the window that protects us from the elements outside, and it was intact, but it is still concerning. This is not done,' Mandar Sawant told the newspaper. Also Read | Mumbai-bound Boeing 787 flight makes emergency landing after 7 onboard fall ill due to 'depressurisation' He added, 'The flight attendants tried to calm us down, but what else will 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.'
Mint
3 days ago
- General
- Mint
Video: Window frame falls off mid-air on Goa-bound flight; SpiceJet says ‘no safety risk'
Bizarre footage posted on social media shows the moment when the frame of a SpiceJet aircraft window came completely loose; however, no passenger was injured. The airline say at no point was anyone in the aircraft in any real danger. The SpiceJet flight SG-1080 was travelling from Pune to Goa on Tuesday, sending passengers into a frenzy. "A cosmetic (interior) window frame on one of the Q400 aircraft became loose during the flight and was found dislodged," the airline said in a statement. "SpiceJet also stated that cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout the flight and there was no impact on passenger safety. It added that the dislodged part 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," the statement added. 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. There is a protective layer behind the window that shields us from the elements outside, and it was intact, but it is still concerning. This is not done.' 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.' The Q400 aircraft features multiple layers of window panes, including a strong, pressure-resistant outer layer. This design ensures passenger safety remains uncompromised, even if a non-structural or cosmetic component becomes loose, SpiceJet said.
