Check All Boeing 787 Planes,” Pilots Say After RAT Deploys Suddenly on UK Flight AI171 Barkha Dutt
An Air India Boeing 787’s RAT deployed mid-air, sparking safety fears. Experts urge DGCA and Boeing to probe possible electrical and software glitches.
A mid-air technical scare aboard an Air India Boeing 787 flight from Amritsar to Birmingham has raised fresh concerns about the aircraft’s safety. The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployed suddenly at 400 feet — without any command from the pilots — an event that usually occurs only in case of total engine or hydraulic failure. While the plane landed safely, the incident has triggered alarm among pilots and regulators.
In a detailed discussion moderated by Barkha Dutt, aviation experts Captain Amit Singh, founder of Safety Matters Foundation, and Captain JP Singh, a military veteran, analyzed the implications. Captain Amit Singh, who has filed a public interest litigation in the Supreme Court, highlighted that such incidents are signals of possible deeper electrical issues. He emphasized the need for a “comprehensive confidence check” of all 787s in India to ensure passenger safety.
Captain JP Singh noted that software-driven systems in modern aircraft are hard to replicate during investigations. He explained that glitches during landing or takeoff could trigger such uncommanded actions, similar to issues seen in previous Boeing incidents worldwide.
Both experts agreed that electrical instability and interconnected system faults could have caused the RAT to deploy unexpectedly. They urged authorities like the DGCA to conduct a thorough probe before any future mishaps.
In conclusion, Barkha Dutt underscored that while the Birmingham flight ended safely, unanswered questions remain. She stressed the importance of transparency, regulatory vigilance, and accountability from Boeing and Air India to restore trust in aviation safety.
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