The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive affecting over 700 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, mandating inspections of pilots' seats after a March incident caused injuries to passengers.
Investigators found that the captain's seat had a loose switch cover, which caused an involuntary forward movement during a flight, prompting a significant 400-foot drop.
The directive requires airlines to inspect for missing or damaged switch caps and covers on pilots' seats, highlighting safety issues that could impact flight control.
The FAA's requirement comes after reports involving injured passengers and a malfunction linked to a flight attendant accidentally activating a switch on the pilot's seat.
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