Qatar Airways Dreamliner came within 800 FEET of the ocean after descending after takeoff from Doha
Qatar Airways is launching an investigation after one of its Boeing Dreamliners descended rapidly and hit the water within SECONDS of taking off from Doha
- The 787-8 departed Doha at 2 a.m. on January 9, bound for Copenhagen
- The Dreamliner climbed to 1800 feet, but then lost 300 feet in 24 seconds
- The pilot ‘lost situational awareness’ and the flaps speed limit was exceeded
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Qatar Airways has launched an internal investigation after one of its Boeing Dreamliners took off from Hamad International Airport, the airline’s Doha hub, within seconds of hitting the water.
The 787-8, registration A7-BCO, departed Doha at 2 a.m. on January 9, bound for Copenhagen.
After leaving the ground, with the first officer at the helm, the Dreamliner climbed to about 550 meters, but then lost 300 meters in 24 seconds for unknown reasons, according to the AV Herald.
As the plane descended at 50 feet per second, the captain took over and pulled the plane up 800 feet — or 16 seconds — over the Persian Gulf, the publication reported.
According to information received, the first officer flew manually without instructions from the flight director. This is a computer-generated marker on the Primary Flight Display (showing the horizon) that guides pilots along the correct flight path.
Qatar Airways has launched an internal investigation after one of its Boeing Dreamliners submerged within seconds of hitting the water after taking off from Hamad International Airport (stock image)
The first officer “apparently lost situational awareness” and the aircraft descended so rapidly that it “exceeded the flap speed limit.”
After the captain regained control, the aircraft – with flight QR161 – continued on its way to Copenhagen, where it landed safely six hours after departure from Doha.
Qatar Airways told MailOnline Travel that the incident was “immediately” reported to authorities.
A statement from the airline read: ‘Qatar Airways is aware of an event related to flight QR161 from Doha to Copenhagen on January 10, 2023. It was immediately reported to the authorities and an internal investigation is underway.
“The airline follows the highest safety, training and reporting standards and is working to address any findings in accordance with industry standards.”
Last year, Qatar Airways was named the world’s best airline at the Oscars of Aviation for the seventh year in a row.
The airline topped more than 350 airlines at the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with Singapore Airlines taking second place and Emirates third.
The 787-8 departed Doha (above, stock image) at 2 a.m. on January 9, bound for Copenhagen. After leaving the ground, the Dreamliner climbed to about 550 meters, but then lost 300 meters within 24 seconds for unknown reasons