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AI grounds flight attendant for accidentally opening chute

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Air India has grounded a flight attendant after she accidentally deployed an emergency chute when a flight from Delhi landed in Mumbai.

The incident occurred when Air India 102 from Delhi to Mumbai landed on Monday at approximately 7:30 pm. On reaching the parking bay at the airport, the crew member deployed the chute.

The chute inflated into a catering van near the aircraft, however, there were no injuries.

The crew member has been grounded and will undergo a refresher training, said an Air India official on condition of anonymity.

The corrective measure was taken following an internal inquiry into the incident, the official added.

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First Published: Aug 16 2017 | 9:13 PM IST

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