Yesterday I posted about the crazy story of the Ethiopian Airlines 767 that was hijacked by the co-pilot and flown for six hours before it was finally diverted to Geneva, where the co-pilot was seeking amnesty.
Continue reading: Firsthand Account Of Ethiopian Airlines Hijacking
Share your questions, experiences, and thoughts below.
Does 'turning off the oxygen' really produce noticeable lightheadedness in a matter of seconds?! It doesn't seem like the oxygen in the air should be used up and/or the plane should de-pressurize anywhere near that fast.
I understand they made the cabin door with a new design that can only be opened from inside but I can't imagine there is no way to open it from outside in emergency cases like this.
@ Lucky - apparently, captain was outside the cockpit door trying to talk sense into the copilot.
I suggest reading Reddit thread which includes updates from the unfortunate passenger.
P.S. FYI, turning off oxygen was an idle threat as those generators run for a very brief period of time.
Some earlier reports said the captain tried to break into the cockpit but, of course, the reinforced door kept him out.
I've seen some aircraft where a cabin crew member goes into the cockpit when one of the pilots gets out (presumably to open the door in a situation where the remaining pilot has a problem, but would also defend against this situation). Wonder if this is just not SOP for ET or if there was a miss on procedure.
@Keith's comment is spot on - can't understand how that is not SOP everywhere if there is no way to enter from outside? Probably will be from now on though...
Besides a new 787 that caught fire in LHR, this airline is basically nil to me.
I have no desire to fly this or any African airline any time soon. To Africa, either BA or LH, no exceptions ( sorry AF )