Somatogravic illusion affected Air Arabia Maroc captain before A320 nearly hit sea

An Air Arabia Maroc Airbus A320 experienced a near miss with the Adriatic Sea following a take-off from Catania, Sicily. Investigators determined that Captain of the aircraft was experiencing somatogravic illusion during the night operation. The crew operated under significant time pressure, leading to the omission of required V-speeds within the flight management system. ANSV, the Italian investigation authority, is examining the circumstances surrounding this incident. This event highlights potential risks associated with operational pressures and spatial disorientation for pilots.