This is why they cross check doors!

[williamsf1]

A bit of a opps moment from the crew!!

Arkefly flight attendant accidentally releases emergency slide on tarmac

 

[juddles]

Love the photo of the two staff. It is a bit like "tomorrow we get sacked, so at least lets enjoy the moment"

 

[MEL_Traveller]

That is a fairly big 'oops'. Although I suppose in their defense it was not a usual situation to opening a door. I hope they don't lose their jobs.

 

[Timba-Jet]

Oops indeed!

I always knew there a proper reason for the cross check procedures cabin crew do, but not exactly why. Now I see.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Oops indeed!

I always knew there a proper reason for the cross check procedures cabin crew do, but not exactly why. Now I see.

indeed... but the instruction to cross check is to ensure that directions to 'arm' or 'disarm' have been carried out... so it kind of depends what happened... was there a general instruction to 'disarm' the doors? without that, there may have been no prompt to cross-check.

many airlines have procedures in place to ensure the door is opened by ground staff from the outside (ie when stairs/airbridge is in place). Opening from the outside will - depending on the aircraft - automatically disarm the door and serves as a third check. Some doors that are manually armed (for example 737s), opening from the outside won't disarm them.

 

[FlyboyAl]

I like the comment " staff attempt to put the slide back in"
I somehow donn't think it's as easy as "putting it back in"!!!!

 

[juddles]

.... Some doors that are manually armed (for example 737s), opening from the outside won't disarm them....

That must be a fun experience!!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

That must be a fun experience!!

And here is an example (although nothing to indicate if the door was opened from the insode or out): Oops: AS 737 Escape Slide Deploys — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.net

As one of the comments points out, the red strap is still across the window, which would normally be a sign that the door is armed.