A malfunctioning locking mechanism in the captain’s seat caused the tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash, which killed 270 people, according to a preliminary assessment.
The investigation discovered that the pilot’s seat moved rearward during takeoff, forcing the captain’s hands to accidentally pull the throttle levers to idle.
The plane stalled and crashed into a nearby building housing medical staff after experiencing a rapid loss of engine thrust barely seconds after takeoff.
According to the investigation into the Air India Crash, findings revealed that a Faulty Pilot Seat, the co-pilot’s attempt to restore control was thwarted by the captain’s reclined seat.
According to key cockpit data, it showed that at 12 seconds the Seat slides back, and at 15 seconds, Co-pilot shouted, “We’re losing thrust!” and 26 seconds, the Aircraft stalls at 214 feet.
Investigators also discovered a lack of crucial safety measures in the 787’s throttle system, including reverse-motion protection and weight-based lockouts.
In response, the FAA and EASA have demanded an urgent inspection of all Boeing 787 pilot seats.
Air India has grounded 12 planes with comparable maintenance records, and Boeing has vowed to modify the seats by 2026.
The crash killed passengers, crew and inhabitants of the building.
The solitary survivor is a British national.
The final report is coming in July, with authorities vowing more stringent inspections and global aviation safety measures.
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