For all the other passengers and crews of #Dreamliner‎s around the globe, I hope that #AirIndia flight 171 indeed didn't crash due to general issues with the aircraft type. 🧐 #Boeing

“The data available does not indicate a mechanical or design issue with the #Boeing787 or its 2 engines, #TheAirCurrent is told. The [sources] also indicated that the analysis showed no sign of fuel contamination or improper retraction of the aircraft’s flaps.”

“The investigation into the crash of #AI171 has narrowed its focus to the movement of the engine fuel control switches.”

https://theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/ai171-investigation-fuel-control-switches/

Air India crash investigation focuses on movement of engine fuel control switches

Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

The Air Current

#theaircurrent / unexplained nose dive

".. 777-200 came within around 800 feet of impacting the Pacific Ocean off the north coast of Maui shortly after takeoff on December 18. "

https://theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/united-maui-dive-ua1722-close-call/

#Automatisierung #Boeing #B777 #Computer #dive #FAA #IT #Fliegerei #TripleSeven #United #Verkehrsflugzeug

United dive after Maui departure adds to list of industry close calls

The previously unreported December incident saw the Boeing 777 come within 800 feet of the Pacific Ocean.

The Air Current