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Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) experienced an unusual arrival Tuesday night after water began flooding the aircraft cabin during its descent.
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According to passengers, water spread through parts of the cabin as the aircraft approached its destination with flight attendants reportedly instructing travelers to place their carry-on bags on their laps during landing to keep them out of the water. If accurate, the instruction is notable, as FAA regulations require carry-on items to be properly stowed in the overhead bin or underneath the seat during takeoff and landing. After the aircraft landed at approximately 10:59 PM, passengers reportedly had to walk through the water while deplaning.
While some travelers initially feared the leak involved sewage from the aircraft’s lavatory system, the source of the flooding has not been confirmed (but does not appear to be from the toilet). It’s possible the incident resulted from a leaking water supply line, valve, sink, or another component rather than the aircraft’s waste system.
The aircraft remained on the ground for around 7.5 hours before departing the following morning for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This gave maintenance crews time to inspect, repair, and clean the aircraft before it returned to service. Delta has not publicly commented on the cause of the leak or the reported instruction for passengers to hold their bags during landing.
Anthony’s Take: Although cabin water leaks are relatively uncommon, they can occur due to failures in plumbing components or water systems. Regardless of the source, the incident made for an uncomfortable arrival with passengers forced to slosh through standing water before finally reaching the terminal. This is one time I would not have wanted to sit in the bulkhead.
(Featured Image Credit: @Wooden-Apartment-643 via Reddit.)
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