Hi guys:

Another very very interesting case where AI was sued by one of its F/A's because the pilots applied the speed brakes excessively and inputted some wrong commands into the plane computer. They tried to blame airbus, but they replied saying that the plane will do what its told to do. The judgement is not too long and explains the whole situation. document attached, but i have also given a brief description of the same below:

Damages - Exemplary damages--Serious injuries because of faulty landing of Air-India Flight--Pilot/co-pilot applied speed brakes to the full position and induced inputs on the control column in excess of the permissible limits, resulting in the tripping of the autopilot brakes and consequently the aircraft encountered sudden jerky movements of the plane--Praying for criminal action against the pilots and also for exemplary compensation--High powered committee was set up to inquire into the causes of the incident--Not find criminal negligence of the pilots so that a criminal case ought to be instituted--Air India has spent about Rs. 30 lakhs on petitioner's treatment in India and abroad--Petitioner has been paid full salary during her period of treatment--Not a fit case for granting exemplary damages, would be entitled to compensation and other dues, in accordance with the standing orders and rules of Air India.