B777-200 flight crew reported a momentary wind shear which activated the stick shaker. The Captain disengaged the Autopilot to mitigate any speed issues which did not occur.

Date: 2025-04 · Aircraft: B777-200

Anomalies: Deviation speed all typesInflight event encounter loss of aircraft controlInflight event encounter weather turbulence

Synopsis

B777-200 flight crew reported a momentary wind shear which activated the stick shaker. The Captain disengaged the Autopilot to mitigate any speed issues which did not occur.

Narrative

At approximately XA:50 and 5;000; I heard the stick shaker; followed immediately by the pilot flying Captain) clicking off the Autopilot to mitigate it any deepening into a full stall. No further issues to report.Cause: Sudden wind shift caused speed to decrease rapidly.

Second reporter narrative

Stall warning activation climbing out of ZZZZ due to momentary windshear. 687;000 LBS; 270 KIAS; 5000 feet MSL.Cause: Momentary wind shear.

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