Boeing is advising airlines to inspect switches on pilots' seats in its 787 Dreamliner jets after a report suggested that an accidental movement of a cockpit seat led to a sudden plunge of a LATAM Airlines plane. The company recommended inspecting motorized cockpit seats during maintenance and disabling seat motor functions as a precautionary measure. The incident, which caused injuries to about 50 passengers, is under investigation by Chile's aviation regulator, and the FAA is convening a panel to review Boeing's advisory. This comes as Boeing faces heightened scrutiny following a separate incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max.
The Wall Street Journal reports that a terrifying plunge on a Latam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight may have been caused by a mistake in the cockpit, not a flaw in the Boeing jet, with a flight attendant possibly hitting a switch on the pilot’s seat while serving a meal. Boeing has issued advisories to airlines regarding cockpit seat switches, and American Airlines has warned its pilots about potential hazards. The FAA is investigating, and Boeing is facing renewed scrutiny over safety and quality issues. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Boeing commercial jets, as the company faces multiple investigations and potential legal liability.
Boeing has advised airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to inspect flight deck seat switches following a mid-air dive incident involving a LATAM Airlines 787 that left over 50 people injured. The FAA has convened an expert board to review Boeing's message about the need to check the switches and will provide feedback to the company. The incident is under investigation, and the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder have been seized for analysis.
Boeing has instructed airlines to inspect the cockpit seats of its 787 Dreamliner planes after a Latam Airlines flight to Auckland experienced a sudden plunge, injuring passengers. The incident may have been caused by a flight attendant hitting a switch on a seat, sending a pilot into the plane’s controls. Aviation regulators are investigating, and Boeing has reminded operators to perform inspections at the next maintenance opportunity.
Boeing has advised airlines to inspect cockpit seats of 787 jets after a Latam Airlines Flight 800 experienced a terrifying drop, reportedly due to a mishap where a flight attendant serving a meal hit a switch on the pilot’s seat, pushing the pilot into the controls. The incident has raised concerns about loose covers on switches potentially jamming rocker switches, resulting in unintended seat movement. Boeing is already facing safety challenges, including a recent cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight, and is working to regain the confidence of officials and airlines.
A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a sudden drop during a flight to New Zealand, injuring at least 50 passengers due to a cockpit mishap believed to have been caused by a flight attendant activating a switch on the pilot's seat while serving a meal, pushing the pilot into the controls and sending the plane into a nose dive. The incident is under investigation by New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission, with Boeing ready to support investigation-related activities.
A Boeing 787 operated by Latam Airlines experienced a sudden drop during a flight from Sydney to Auckland, injuring 50 people. The Wall Street Journal reported that the incident may have been caused by a flight attendant accidentally hitting a switch in the cockpit, which moved the pilot's seat into the controls and pointed the plane's nose down. This mishap, rather than a technical problem, is believed to have led to the midair drop. Boeing is expected to issue a memo about the seat switch to all airlines that operate the 787 Dreamliner, and the investigation is ongoing.
The movement of a flight deck seat is a key focus of the probe into a sudden mid-air dive by a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 plane, with initial indications suggesting the seat movement was "pilot induced, not intentionally." The incident, which caused over 50 injuries, is being investigated by Chile's aviation regulator, and Boeing is expected to release a message to 787 operators regarding the incident. The cause of the sudden change in trajectory has not yet been explained, and the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder have been seized for further investigation.
The movement of a flight deck seat is a key focus of the probe into a sudden mid-air dive by a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 plane, with the seat movement believed to be "pilot induced, not intentionally." The incident, which caused over 50 injuries, is under investigation by Chile's aviation regulator, and Boeing is expected to release a message to 787 operators regarding the incident. The cause of the flight's sudden change in trajectory is still unknown, and the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder have been seized for investigation.
The movement of a pilot's seat is a key focus of the investigation into a sudden mid-air dive by a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 that left over 50 people injured. The seat movement, believed to be "pilot induced, not intentionally," caused the nose-down angle of the aircraft, with the possibility of an electrical short also under review. Boeing is expected to release a message to 787 operators regarding the incident, and Chile's aviation regulator is leading the probe. The cause of the flight's sudden change in trajectory remains unexplained, and the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder have been seized for investigation.
Passengers aboard an LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner described scenes of horror during severe turbulence on a flight from Sydney to Auckland, with at least 50 people injured as the plane "nose dived," causing people to be thrown from their seats and hit the roof of the plane. Despite landing at Auckland Airport as scheduled, the more than 200 passengers were shaken up, with some sustaining minor injuries. Dissatisfaction with the airline's communication and support post-incident was expressed by passengers, while LATAM Airlines stated its commitment to safety as a priority.
A LATAM Airlines flight from Australia to New Zealand experienced a sudden mid-air drop, injuring dozens of passengers. The pilot attributed the incident to a temporary loss of control caused by instrument failure. Chilean aviation authorities are en route to New Zealand to investigate, and the flight data recorders are being analyzed. Passengers described a terrifying experience, with some being thrown from their seats during the drop. Approximately 50 people were treated for injuries upon arrival in Auckland, with one in serious condition.
Passengers onboard a LATAM Airlines flight that suddenly nosedived, injuring dozens, accused the airline of neglecting them and offering only a McDonald's cheeseburger after the horror flight. They were left without clear instructions and assistance, with some taking on the responsibility of helping injured passengers. The airline has not agreed to reimburse airfare for the trip and the cause of the sudden drop remains unclear. The New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission is assisting Chilean authorities in the investigation.
New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is seizing the black boxes of a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner after witnesses reported a sudden drop during a flight from Sydney to Auckland, leaving at least 50 people injured. Passengers were reportedly thrown from their seats, hitting the plane's ceiling and sustaining injuries. The airline expressed regret and commitment to safety, while TAIC aims to gather evidence from the black boxes to understand the incident.
A LATAM Airlines flight experienced a sudden drop, causing passengers to hit the ceiling and resulting in injuries to about 50 people, with 12 taken to the hospital. The incident, which occurred during a flight to Auckland, is being investigated by New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission, with Chile also participating. This adds to a series of safety incidents involving Boeing planes in recent months, including a door panel blowing out midair, a tire coming off during takeoff, and engine issues on a United Airlines flight.
