"Boeing 787 Cockpit Seat Issue Prompts Airline Alerts"
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Boeing alerted airlines to a potential issue with loose switches on the pilot seats of its 787 Dreamliner jets after a plane experienced a dive, injuring 50 people. The switch could cause unintended seat movement and press against the plane’s controls if stuck. Boeing recommended inspections and maintenance, and the incident is under investigation. This comes as Boeing faces heightened scrutiny following a midair blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January and ongoing concerns about the 737 Max's safety.
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- After 787 dive, Boeing alerts airlines to issue with pilot-seat switches The Washington Post
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- Passenger shares what pilot told him after plane’s mid-air drop CNN
- Boeing Directs Airlines to Check Cockpit Seats on 787s After Latam Incident The New York Times
- The sudden drop of a Boeing 787 that injured 50 people may have been caused by a flight attendant accidentally hitting a switch in the cockpit, report says Yahoo! Voices
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