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Panicky pilot caused Indian passenger jet plunge
An Indian co-pilot sent an international passenger jet into a terrifying nosedive when he adjusted his seat and accidentally pushed the control column forward, an official report reveals. The clumsy officer then panicked and was unable to let the captain, who had gone on a toilet break, back into the cockpit as the plane plunged 2000 metres. Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/panicky-pilot-caused-indian-passenger-jet-plunge/story-e6frfku0-1225963028565#ixzz16o9jbWPt (www.news.com.au) Ещё...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
It's hard to believe a qualified co-pilot would react in this way. Even a private pilot like me would know better! I wonder if this isn't a cover-up of another attempted suicide, similar to EgyptAir 990.
Why is this considered "Breaking News"? It happened May 26, 2010.
http://www.avherald.com/h?article=433d30d2&opt=0
http://www.avherald.com/h?article=433d30d2&opt=0
It wasn't withheld until now, it was published in May on the AvHerald website.
How the devil and is it remotely possible to hit the control column that hard to knock it completely out of auto-pilot? Dennis, I agree...a cover-up and it just keeps getting more interesting by the hour.
may doesn't = now