But all agreed that the most serious air safety lapse in Friday's incident occurred when the aft door on the left side of the aircraft was opened for evacuation. ''As the suspected fire was on the left engine, the emergency exits on the left hand side of the aircraft strictly should not have been opened,'' said a commander. The overwing rear exit on the left side, too, was opened, but that would have been done by passengers. ''In such situations, passengers do not pay attention to warnings,'' he added.
In Jet Airways, the pilots only give the command for evacuation; the side from which it should be initiated is decided by the flight attendants.
I don't agree! As there
wasn't any fire, then the assessment to open the left hand doors was correct. i.e. Check outside conditions .. no hazard .. open exit.
