Suddenly, amid various mid-air airline failures, another Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner failure in the US last week is catching everybody’s attention. However, the flight managed to land safely after mid-air failure but it is putting serious questions over the functioning of Boeing airplanes globally. Read the story to grab more details.
Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 Declares ‘MAYDAY’
- United Airlines flight with callsign UA108 which took off to Munich from the city of Washington, was stuck in mid air emergency because of aircraft malfunctioning. This incident happened on Friday, July 25th.
- The airplane was a Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 which faced issues. This is the same airplane which malfunctioned during the Ahmedabad plane crash a few days ago.
- The Boeing airplane faced internal issues and declared ‘May Day’ minutes after taking off from Washington.
Why did the flight declared ‘May Day’
- The United Airlines (call sign UA108) flight called Mayday because of the failure of its left engine mid-air.
- The airlines realised it after reaching an altitude of approximately 5000 feet.
- Immediately, the pilots contacted the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) to plan for a safe landing.
- In order to dump fuel safely, the flight circled around northwest Washington before commencing the landing process.
- After successfully dumping the fuel, the flight, after staying in air for 2 hours and 38 minutes, landed back safely at Washington Dulles Airport.
- Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach was used to mark its safe landing on Runway 19 Centre.
- After landing the Boeing aircraft was towed off the runway as it was unable to move on its own because of engine failure.
Any Damages Done?
- Fortunately, except the engine failure, the incident caused no other damage. All the passengers landed safely back to Washington airport after remaining in the air for around 2 hours and 38 minutes.
- The flight is currently grounded at the airport, and is underway for further investigations.
Similar Incidents in the Past
- The incident draws a similar comparison to the recent brutal air crash of an Ahmedabad flight which crashed just seconds after taking off. The incident claimed the lives of many while only a single person was found alive.
- Investigations revealed that the Boeing aircraft faced multiple engine failure after the fuel switch was turned to ‘CUTOFF’ position without the pilots consent.
- The aircraft used was the similar Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 which was used in this incident. It is being said that this issue was earlier reported to the Air India Boeing aircraft as an advisory. But this advisory was ignored as it was not mandatory.
- Another such incident happened at the Denver International Airport. It happened to a flight which caught fire just seconds before takeoff.
- This American Airlines aircraft to Miami at 2:45 local time caught fire because of a mechanical issue with the aircraft tire.
- All the 173 passengers along with the crew staff managed to escape through the emergency exit panels.
- 5 people escaped with minor injuries while 1 passenger escaped and was hospitalized for treatment.
- The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737 Max 8 and incidents like this are raising serious questions over the safety of common citizens.
Are Flights Safe?
- With a number of such incidents happening every now and then, the question of safety looms over the head of frequent air flyers.
- The reality of death revolves around everybody. This uncertainty is the biggest harsh reality of Earth and other galaxies. The possibility of the next moment is unknown.
- The only way to postpone your death (not escape) is through the refuge of Supreme God Kabir through the powers of His Complete Saint.
- Today, Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is imparting the true spiritual knowledge and true method of worship by extracting it from our holy scriptures.
- This authentic method of worship can end the cycle of birth and death forever. It can make us immortal and will help us reach Satlok (the everlasting abode).
- By following His guidelines and following the true method of worship given by Him, we can call ourselves safe. Even Supreme God Kabir can extend our life as well. However, there are evidences in holy RigVeda supporting the clause.
- For more such vital spiritual insights, visit www.jagatgururampalji.org or watch spiritual videos at ‘Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj’ YouTube channel.
