Airlines

Florida man uses ChatGPT to land an airplane, saves family

After both pilots lost consciousness, a Florida man reportedly utilized a well-known chatbot programme to safely land an aircraft.

The incident allegedly occurred on a Florida Skyways Boeing 737 during a flight on April 1, 2023, from San Juan Airport (SJU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).

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The pilot reported to flight control that he felt lightheaded as he approached TPA and that the first officer had collapsed. Shortly after, the crew stopped responding to flight control and screamed emergency code 7700. The aircraft had a severe loss of altitude, which was followed by a swift recovery and stabilisation at a height of only 300 feet (91 metres) above the Gulf of Mexico, according to tracking data.

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The ChatGPT program on his phone allowed John Williams, 45, who was returning from a holiday in Puerto Rico with his wife and two children, to enter the cockpit and take control of the plummeting aircraft.

Williams is reported in the story as stating, “I snatched out the iPad and roared, “Tell me how to fly a plane.” The software begins by outlining which switches to pull and knobs to turn, and before you know it, I’m flying the damn thing. Williams continued.

Artificial intelligence, which is being hailed by some as a potential remedy for pilot shortages and safety issues in the aviation sector. Doors that are usually locked during flights to prevent illegal entry to the cockpit.

The story, however, is a hoax for April 1st Fools’ Day joke. The GVN Florida article claimed that John Williams used the ChatGPT software to take control of the falling plane, however, Floridian Skyways later revealed that the claim was false.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.