'Full inspection of every Boeing 787': Pilots after AI-174 scare
On October 4, an Air India Boeing 787 flying from Amritsar to Birmingham suddenly activated its emergency backup power (called the Ram Air Turbine) as it was about to land—even though all electrical and hydraulic parameters were later found to be normal.
This unusual move has sparked fresh worries about aircraft safety.
Pilots' union demands full inspection of all Boeing 787s
India's pilots' union is now pushing for a full inspection of every Boeing 787 in the country.
Their concern grew after a system detected a fault likely tied to this emergency deployment.
They also pointed out that the earlier Air India crash may be linked to electrical system issues, similar to those suspected in this incident.
Union links latest scare to June crash
The union linked this latest scare to the June crash of Flight AI171, which tragically killed 260 people when both engines lost fuel right after takeoff.
Investigators said confusion in the cockpit made things worse during that crisis.
Aviation authorities have only checked 1 specific part
Since that deadly crash, aviation authorities have only checked one specific part—the fuel control switches—on these planes.
Pilots say that's not enough and are calling for deeper inspections of all electrical systems so nothing like this happens again.