NEW YORK (Web Desk) – A passenger aircraft in the United States was forced to divert after a faulty bathroom faucet caused water to flood the cabin during flight.
According to US broadcaster CBS, a Frontier Airlines flight travelling from Denver to Detroit encountered the problem when water began leaking from a washbasin faucet in one of the aircraft's lavatories.
The water gushed from a faucet near the front of the aircraft, spreading across the cabin floor and aisles and leaving parts of the passenger cabin flooded. The incident reportedly frustrated passengers over the disruption.
The pilot alerted air traffic control, warning that the large volume of water could potentially damage the aircraft's electrical systems. The crew subsequently requested an emergency landing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
According to the report, a plumber travelling aboard the flight helped stop the water leak. However, by that time, the cabin floor had already been soaked and the decision to divert the aircraft had been made.
Frontier Airlines confirmed that the flight was diverted due to a malfunctioning bathroom faucet. The aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew members.
Passengers were subsequently transported to their destination aboard a replacement aircraft.