In today’s time, people prefer air travel only to save time. It has also become cost effective. But it is also true that from the point of view of accident, air travel is the riskiest. Even after going through all kinds of checks, when there is any negligence, then it proves to be the life-killer of the passengers. Recently a major air travel was averted in the US State of Nevada. However, this accident would not have happened because of any negligence, but because of the ill health of the pilot.
Two hours after taking off from Nevada, America, the health of the pilot of this flight deteriorated. The condition was such that he was not in a position to land the plane. Everyone was convinced that now his life would not be saved. But then one of the passengers got up. He was an off duty pilot. He took the lead and got everyone safely landed in Las Vegas. He took over the reins of radio communication and got the plane landed with the help of another co-pilot.
came forward as a hero
This incident is of flight number 6013. The plane had flown from Las Vegas to Columbus. But immediately after take off, the health of the pilot started deteriorating. The plane was diverted back to Las Vegas. According to the news of Wales Online, during this time the condition of the pilot had become so bad that he was not in a position to land the plane. Only then one of the passengers came forward to help. He was an off duty pilot. However, the name and identity of this person has been kept under wraps.
Airline issued statement
Southwest Airlines issued a statement regarding this entire incident. He informed that the flight was landed safely and now an alternate flight crew is operating it. The spokesperson thanked the passengers for maintaining restraint during this period. However, after this incident, many people lashed out at the airlines. If this person, who turned out to be a pilot by luck, had not stayed in the plane, then perhaps a big accident would have happened with the plane. In such a situation, people lashed out at the airline for such gross negligence.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : March 25, 2023, 17:18 IST
