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August 20

Moon

How long have 787’s been flying? This is the first I have heard of this incident. Surely there can be a better switch arrangement, that an attendant with a snack won’t possible kill everyone onboard.

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August 20 ▶ Moon

starlifter141

Why is seat travel not limited to prevent the seat from hitting the yoke?

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August 20 ▶ starlifter141

Pilot_101

I’m guessing you’re correct in that certification requirements probably do limit the seat from hitting the yoke. However, pilot dimensions are less regulated.

August 20 ▶ starlifter141

rpstrong

I recall the possibility being raised that the pilot’s snack tray may have been the link between the pilot and the yoke.

August 20

John_Marshall

The obvious answer to this bizarre incident, and to prevent anything similar from happening again, is to locate the seat switches on the outboard ide of the seat, so that they are accessible only to the person sitting in the seat.

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August 20 ▶ John_Marshall

rpstrong

There is such a switch that the seat occupant uses. The seat back switch is used to reposition the seat when empty - I think for searing ease.

August 20 ▶ Moon

dee9bee

As I recall, the switch itself loosened to the point where it raised to the point where something like a crew meal tray could trip the switch.

August 20

RationalKeith

Details, details… and need for sharp eyes in maintainers and pilots.