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      A preliminary investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 has revealed that a malfunctioning pilot seat was the primary cause of the accident that claimed 270 lives.

      According to the report, a faulty locking mechanism in the captain’s seat allowed it to slide backward during takeoff. This unexpected movement caused the captain’s hand to unintentionally pull the throttle levers into idle, leading to a sudden loss of engine thrust.

      The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8, stalled just seconds after becoming airborne and crashed into a nearby residential building occupied by medical workers.

      Investigators noted that the co-pilot’s efforts to recover control were obstructed by the captain’s reclined position. Key data from the cockpit indicated the sequence of events:

      +12 seconds: Captain’s seat slides back
      +15 seconds: Co-pilot exclaims, “We’re losing thrust!”
      +26 seconds: Aircraft stalls at an altitude of 214 feet

      The report also criticized the absence of critical safety safeguards in the 787’s throttle system, such as reverse-motion protection and weight-based lockouts.

      In response, both the FAA and EASA have issued directives mandating immediate inspections of pilot seats across the global Boeing 787 fleet. Air India has temporarily grounded 12 aircraft with similar seat maintenance records, while Boeing has committed to redesigning the seat mechanism by 2026.

      The crash resulted in the deaths of all on board and several people on the ground, with a British national identified as the sole survivor.

      The final investigation report is expected in July, with global aviation authorities pledging tighter safety checks and regulatory reforms.

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