Boeing asked airlines to review their planes after knowing the possible cause of the accident on the Latam flight

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Boeing calls for airline review after possible cause of LATAM flight accident is revealed

Aircraft manufacturing company Boeing has requested all airlines operating its 787 Dreamliner planes to conduct a detailed review and inspection of cockpit switches. This request comes after the possible cause of the recent accident during a LATAM flight was identified.

The incident, which occurred during a flight between New Zealand and Chile earlier this week, resulted in a sudden fall in the air that left 50 passengers injured. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, the accident was triggered by a flight attendant accidentally activating a switch while serving food to the pilots.

The movement of the switch caused the captain to be pushed against the joystick, disengaging the autopilot function and leading to a brief nosedive. The Safety Board investigating the incident believes the movement of the seat and switch was unintentional, caused by the pilot.

Former inspector general of the United States Department of Transportation, Mary Schiavo, emphasized the importance of addressing the issue, warning that such incidents could have catastrophic consequences.

Boeing has faced criticism and scrutiny following several recent accidents involving its planes. The company’s stock market value has declined significantly this year, and concerns about its safety protocols and processes have been raised.

In a separate incident, an American Airlines flight operated by Boeing was forced to make an emergency landing due to a mechanical problem. This comes amidst a recent Federal Aviation Administration investigation that revealed quality control issues at both Boeing and its supplier Spirit Aerosystems.

The New York Times reported that Boeing had a poor performance in a significant number of quality control audits, highlighting concerns about the company’s processes and practices. Boeing and its supplier have come under increased scrutiny as suspicions and criticisms about their operations continue to grow.