Ryanair investigates pilots after they played with rubber chicken in cockpit.
Two Ryanair pilots are under investigation after a video emerged of one using a rubber chicken to operate the jet’s throttle.
A video filmed from inside the cockpit has circulated online, prompting the budget carrier to look into the matter.
In the video, the first officer turns the open-mouthed yellow and red toy to face the camera before using it to push the Boeing 737-800’s throttle lever forward.
The pilot then giggles as he squeezes the toy causing it to squeak.
Ryanair has launched an investigation into the incident to determine if passenger safety was compromised by the stunt.
“These images and videos show the crew on the ground in a parked plane with the engines off. Although the images are not professional, the actions in them do not represent any risk and security was never compromised,” an airline spokesperson said.
“We encourage our team to enjoy their work. However, we hope they will continue to be professionals at all times and we are investigating the matter further.”
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