Accidental deployment of aircraft emergency slide at airport gate, Windsor Locks CT
An emergency slide on an aircraft accidentally deployed and became stuck between the jet bridge and the plane at Gate 24 of Bradley International Airport. Fire and rescue teams responded and stood by while maintenance resolved the issue. There were no passengers on board during the incident. The situation was controlled without injuries or fire.
Audio|Source: Bradley Int'l Airport Fire/Rescue
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Transcript:
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WNF8 and Southern Floor, Bradley Fire. Respond to Gate 24,
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airport officers reporting the emergency slide on the aircraft as ejected from the plane,
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stuck between the jet bridge and the aircraft.
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They would like you to stand by while the maintenance crews are working on this to figure out what they're going to do.
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That's Gate 24 for emergency slide now is activated.
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There are no passengers on board of aircraft.
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Aircraft is at peace.
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Station 1 copies. Gate 24, partially deployed slides. No passengers involved.
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Rescue 12 are starting.
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Responding 1627.
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Dispatch 5'4 responding. 5.4.
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1529.
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Rescue total arrival.
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510. 5M.O.A. 1630.
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Dispatch by four on arrival.
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Dispatch by four on arrival, 9 will be commands.
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All command in 1633.
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Have a breeze,
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A220, November 239, Bravo Zulu.
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Rescue 1112, 13, your descent.
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Dispatch 5'4, return in mobile.
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Turning, 1635.
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Dispatch Rescue a little bit,
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returning.
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Returning 1635.
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Rescue 13, returning.
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Two, turning nine and seven, uh, cross, 16, so you know.
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Situations under control. Slide did not actually deploy bottle charge, but it did not deploy brief maintenance on-site. They have control of the aircraft at the slide, which has been removed from the aircraft.
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Time will be clear.
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Now, I'll be clear.
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Return at 16-357. All right.
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Reggie 12 returning.
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Thank you very much.
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Location mentioned:
Gate 24, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
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