DGCA Orders Immediate Safety Inspections After Boeing 787-8 Crash

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Following a recent devastating plane crash in Ahmedabad, the DGCA has ordered safety inspections on its Boeing 787-8/9 fleet. The aircraft was scheduled to fly from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, London which crashed shortly after takeoff. There were 242 passengers on the palne and only one person survived.
Details of the Flight
1. Flight Number: AI-171
2. Route: Ahmedabad to Gatwick, London
3. Captain: Sumit Sabharwal (8,200 hours of flying experience)
4. Co-Pilot: First Officer Clive Kunder (1,100 hours of flying experience)
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered Air India to conduct enhanced safety inspections on its Boeing 787-8/9 fleet. The inspections include:
1. Fuel Parameter Monitoring and associated system checks
2. Cabin air compressor and associated systems inspection
3. Electronic Engine Control-System Test
4. Engine Fuel Driven Actuator-Operational Test and oil system check
5. Serviceability check of Hydraulic system
6. Review of Take-off parameters
7. Introduction of 'Flight Control Inspection' in transit inspection
These measures are aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. The DGCA has directed Air India to submit a report on the checks conducted, which will be reviewed by the regulatory authority.