A plane caught fire after its pilot accidentally confused left and right during a critical moment, causing chaos in the cockpit and in-flight panic. This bizarre airplane incident involving left-right confusion is being dubbed the ultimate pilot error, leaving aviation enthusiasts and frequent flyers both bewildered and a little nervous about their next window seat.

With 334 passengers watching emergency crews douse flames on the right landing gear, British Airways scrambled to overhaul pilot safety checks. Now, “mis-selection” drills and cognitive pause reminders are mandatory, making “pilot error” the latest viral aviation keyword.