Air India Boeing 787 RAT Deploys Mid-Approach; Lands Safely, Investigation Launched
An Air India Boeing 787-8 flight from Amritsar to Birmingham experienced an unexpected deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach on October 4. The aircraft landed safely, and all electrical and hydraulic systems were found to be normal. The plane has been grounded for inspection, leading to the cancellation of its return flight. The incident has prompted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to launch an investigation and the pilots' union to call for electrical system checks on all Boeing 787s.
First-hand measurement across 12 sources
We measured how 12 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 27%, Centre 44%, Right 29%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100).
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thetribune— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- deccanchronicles— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- zeenews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus on a technical aviation incident and do not present significant political viewpoints. The primary perspectives are from Air India, aviation regulators (DGCA), and a pilots' union, all reporting on the event and its implications for safety.
The overall sentiment is neutral to slightly concerned. While all articles emphasize the safe landing and normal system parameters, the unexpected RAT deployment and its connection to a previous fatal crash create an undercurrent of caution and prompt calls for further investigation and checks.
How 12 sources covered this story
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