A passenger on an IndiGo flight physically assaulted the captain while he was making an announcement about the flight delay. A video of the assault has now gone viral. This is what happened.
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- Where did the incident occur?
- Who was the passenger who attacked the pilot?
- What happens in the viral video?
- How did the authorities handle it?
Where did the incident occur?
Screenshot of video showing IndiGo passenger assaulting pilot on flight (6E-2175) from Delhi to Goa | Image: X
The incident occurred on an IndiGo flight (6E-2175) from Delhi to Goa, which was delayed by several hours due to fog.
Who was the passenger who attacked the pilot?
The passenger was identified as Sahil Kataria. Indigo has filed a complaint against the passenger and is in the process of opening a formal case.
What happens in the viral video?
In the viral video, a man in a yellow hoodie suddenly ran from the back row and hit the new driver | Image: representational/Reuters
In the viral video, a man wearing a yellow hoodie suddenly ran from the back row and hit the new pilot, who had replaced the previous crew due to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regulations after several hours late.
FDT laws are designed to protect the well-being of pilots and flight attendants by requiring adequate rest periods and addressing safety concerns related to fatigue.
How did the authorities handle it?
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is responsible for establishing the FDTL. Shortly after the incident, the passenger was removed from the plane and handed over to authorities.
“What do the pilot and cabin crew have to do with the delay? They were just doing their job. Arrest this man and add him to the banned list. Post his photo so that people are aware of his bad character in public”. commented one user on X in response to the video.
“This person should be charged with assault and put on a no-fly list. While @IndiGo6E is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons and should be held accountable for his failings, this is completely unacceptable passenger behavior.” commented another.
Watch the video showing the dispute here.
A passenger punched an Indigo captain on the plane while announcing the delay. The guy ran from the back row and hit the new captain who replaced the previous team that crossed FDTL. Incredible ! @DGCAIndia @MoCA_GoI pic.twitter.com/SkdlpWbaDd
— Captain_Ck (@Capt_Ck) January 14, 2024
The incident came amid major disruption at Delhi airport, where up to 110 planes were delayed and 79 canceled today, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.
The average delay exceeded 50 minutes, adding to the anger of customers already facing widespread problems with planes.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn