July 15, 2025, 10:20:00 GMT
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One thing that is confusing from the report is the fact that the thrust levers were found in the idle position yet the EAFR data recorded them in the takeoff thrust position.
Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): EAFR
July 16, 2025, 07:35:00 GMT
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does the ORDER in which the switches were operated give us any clues which seat operated them? I would suspect that most pilots always go left switch then right switch, or the right then left each and every time when switching off. We are creatures of habit.
I haven't seen it mentioned it yet that if the stabiliser cut out switches had been left in the wrong position from the previous maintenance, when would EICAS or some other system alert the pilots to this? Would the alert be in close proximity to when the fuel switches were moved?
As others have said I think what this episode has revealed is it's too easy to turn off the engines in flight, and that the fuel cut-off switches should only operate when the relevant throttle is at idle? or should have a 10 second pause when no WOW signal
and a definite yes to cockpit video, protected so only accident investigators can access it. I can guarantee the third MCAS event wouldn't have happened if the 2 Lion Air MCAS events had been caught on video. It still shocks me after the first Lion Air near miss where the jump seater saved the day that the plane was released to service "nothing found". And as/when found cockpit video would solve the mystery of MH370.
I haven't seen it mentioned it yet that if the stabiliser cut out switches had been left in the wrong position from the previous maintenance, when would EICAS or some other system alert the pilots to this? Would the alert be in close proximity to when the fuel switches were moved?
As others have said I think what this episode has revealed is it's too easy to turn off the engines in flight, and that the fuel cut-off switches should only operate when the relevant throttle is at idle? or should have a 10 second pause when no WOW signal
and a definite yes to cockpit video, protected so only accident investigators can access it. I can guarantee the third MCAS event wouldn't have happened if the 2 Lion Air MCAS events had been caught on video. It still shocks me after the first Lion Air near miss where the jump seater saved the day that the plane was released to service "nothing found". And as/when found cockpit video would solve the mystery of MH370.
Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): EICAS Fuel (All) Fuel Cutoff Fuel Cutoff Switches Jump Seat
July 17, 2025, 19:46:00 GMT
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After 1400 posts, why hasn\x92t anyone suggested this?
EARLY ONSET ALZHEIMERS OR DEMENTIA.
. I\x92ve shared my experience in an earlier post concerning a pilot whose confusion during a sim event was very apparent. This can be a possibility as opposed to the suicide theory.
I think that we will get answers only after a deep dive into both pilots backgrounds and life. As much as this may seem on the surface like a suicide, consider the \x93Brain fart\x94 theory, or, as I mentioned in an earlier post, a possible early onset Alzheimer\x92s condition which can cause confusion and irrational actions. I\x92ve seen this confusion in the sim and I dismissed his erratic actions as incompetence. Only after a thorough investigation into the pilot\x92s lives, and interviews with friends and families will we get a clearer picture to ascertain the possibility of intentional suicide, brain fart, or early mental impairment. I think the answers will be found there versus design issues with the 787.
I think that we will get answers only after a deep dive into both pilots backgrounds and life. As much as this may seem on the surface like a suicide, consider the \x93Brain fart\x94 theory, or, as I mentioned in an earlier post, a possible early onset Alzheimer\x92s condition which can cause confusion and irrational actions. I\x92ve seen this confusion in the sim and I dismissed his erratic actions as incompetence. Only after a thorough investigation into the pilot\x92s lives, and interviews with friends and families will we get a clearer picture to ascertain the possibility of intentional suicide, brain fart, or early mental impairment. I think the answers will be found there versus design issues with the 787.
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