Panic gripped the passengers after a Pune bound SpiceJet flight’s cosmetic window frame became loose mid-air on Tuesday. The incident occurred on SpiceJet flight SG 1080 which was en route to Pune from Goa. The airline confirmed the incident, saying that there was no impact on passenger safety as cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout the flight.
The airline added that the component in question was a non-structural trim piece, used primarily for shading, and did not affect the aircraft’s integrity or safety.
Airline Responds
“A cosmetic window frame on one of SpiceJet’s Q400 aircraft became loose during flight and was found dislodged. It is important to note that this was a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade, and did not compromise the safety or integrity of the aircraft in any way. Cabin pressurisation remained normal throughout the flight, and there was no impact on passenger safety,” a SpiceJet spokesperson stated as reported by ANI.
“The Q400 aircraft is equipped with multiple layers of window panes, including a robust, pressure-bearing outer pane, ensuring that passenger safety is never at risk, even in the unlikely event of a superficial or cosmetic component coming loose,” the airline added.
Notably, the frame was fixed upon landing at the next station, in accordance with standard maintenance procedures.
A video from inside the flight shared by a user named Aatish Mishra on X, shows the interior window popping out from its place.
#SpiceJet from Goa to Pune today. The whole interior window assembly just fell off mid flight. And this flight is now supposed to take off and head to Jaipur. Wonder if it’s air worthy @ShivAroor @VishnuNDTV @DGCAIndia pic.twitter.com/x5YV3Qj2vu
— Aatish Mishra (@whatesh) July 1, 2025
A passenger on the flight stated that the window had displaced within half an hour after takeoff from Goa.
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