Aryan Asari, the boy who recorded the viral plane crash video, talks about what he saw
Aryan Asari, a Class 12 student visiting his father from his native village in Aravalli district, became an eyewitness to Air India AI171 plane crash. He recorded the viral video, which was one of the first visuals of the plane crash that shocked the world. He talks about what he saw.
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Time of India
16 minutes ago
- Time of India
Air India plane crash: Did electrical failure of 'more-electric' B787 cause both engines of AI 171 to fail?
Kalpeshbhai Patni faints while waiting for the body of his younger brother to be brought home. Akash, 14, was sleeping under a tree near the family-run tea stall when AI 171 debris fell on him MUMBAI: Competing theories about what caused AI 171 to crash have generated a new set of possible explanations. Among them is the question that since Boeing's 787 replaced conventional pneumatic and hydraulic systems with electrical systems - to make the aircraft lighter to save fuel and maintenance costs - whether there was an electrical system failure. There's no consensus. But as pilots continue to look for answers, electrical system failure has emerged as one of the latest attempts, by some, to explain the tragedy. All theories start from the premise that the lone survivor heard a boom, which may indicate a single engine failure. That wouldn't have caused a modern aircraft to crash? So what else went wrong? Did the second engine fail or was it something else? Dual engine failures are rare events: seven instances have been recorded in the past seven decades, the world over. The causes were bird strikes (US Airways Hudson river landing in 2009), wrong engine shutdown (1989 British Midland flight 92, technical issues led to the mistaken shutdown of the good engine) and fuel contamination or starvation. The possibility of bird strike has been largely ruled out in case of the AI 171 crash on June 12. But B787 is a "more-electric" aircraft. So, pilots and experts are looking at this accident differently. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Egypt (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo A senior B787 commander said: "The boom sound indicates it's highly likely one of the two engines had a partial or complete shutdown." But what happened after that? Did the pilots shut off the good engine, like in an earlier crash? But many pilots said that the process of shutting off fuel to the malfunctioning engine begins only at 400 feet and it takes some time to execute - the aircraft had crashed before that could be completed. Did the "startle effect" - pilots' involuntary reaction to a sudden, unexpected event - make the pilots forget they had to retract the landing gear? Or, were the flaps (devices on a wing's trailing edge that, when lowered, generate lift at lower speeds) retracted instead of the landing gear? But as the B787 commander said: "Even if that had happened, with one engine intact, the aircraft could have climbed out safely to come back and land". It's the both-engines-down scenario that's making some pilots think of electrical failure. "Preliminary assessments indicate that at some point during the take-off one or more VFSGs (Variable Frequency Starter Generators: these start engines and provide main electrical power during flight) may have failed or become electrically isolated, resulting in partial or total loss of engine control," said a senior Airbus commander, who has flown Boeing wide-body aircraft.
India Gazette
an hour ago
- India Gazette
Contact established with kin of all passengers, crew killed in plane crash: Air India
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Air India has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of 241 passengers and crew members in the crash of Flight AI 171, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the families and loved ones of those affected, an official statement said. On Thursday, the Air India flight was en route to London from Ahmedabad when it crashed shortly after taking off from the airport and rammed into a doctors' hostel of BJ Medical College in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. Air India confirmed that it has successfully established contact with the next of kin of all passengers and crew. Over 400 family members have already arrived in Ahmedabad and are being supported by dedicated teams on the ground. 'Air India remains in mourning on the tragic loss of 241 passengers and crew members aboard flight AI171. Our hearts are with the families, loved ones, and communities affected by the accident,' the statement said. 'We have established contact with the next of kin/relatives of all passengers and crew members, expressing our condolences and helping them with the next steps. Over 400 family members have reached Ahmedabad and are being assisted by our teams on the ground,' it added. 'Every affected family in Ahmedabad has been assigned at least one caregiver by Air India. Air India is working closely with other Tata group companies to provide every possible assistance to the families and loved ones of those deceased, which remains our number one priority,' said the statement. 'The solemn process of handing over the mortal remains and their personal effects to the next of kin is ongoing. Air India is working closely with the authorities and will be assisting in the movement out of Gujarat and repatriation initiatives, where appropriate,' read the statement further. 'We extend our profound gratitude to the Central and State Governments for their unwavering and exceptional support in every possible way. We also express our heartfelt appreciation to the faculty, staff, students, and associates of Civil Hospital and Rajasthan Hospital in Ahmedabad for their tireless efforts and compassion, and colleagues from other Tata Group companies for their relentless commitment to providing resources and support, ensuring our teams have everything needed to care for those affected,' it mentioned. 'Air India remains fully cooperative with the ongoing investigation led by the authorities and will continue to provide updates as verified information becomes available. Friends and Relatives Assistance Centres remain operational at Ahmedabad and Mumbai airports to support families seeking information. For assistance, please contact our dedicated passenger hotline at 1800 5691 444 (within India) or +91 80627 79200 (for international callers),' it added. There were 242 people on board the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Of the passengers, 241 died in the crash. The lone survivor, identified as Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment. (ANI)
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Flight delays and lack of information frustrate flyers on Air India and Akasa Air routes
Pune: Baner resident Vihang Shaha, who runs an NGO, was in Delhi on Saturday at his friend's place and witnessed firsthand the harrowing experience his friend's daughter went through while travelling from Delhi to Bengaluru on an Air India flight, a Boeing 737 Dreamliner, which came from Sydney. Shaha, who was also to catch a flight from Delhi to Pune later in the evening, had no clue that his Air India flight, an Airbus A320, would be moderately delayed. "My friend's daughter, Sana Nath, was travelling on AI-427 from Delhi to Bengaluru to meet her husband. Her flight came from Sydney and was to take off from Delhi at 8.30 am and land in Bengaluru by 11.20 am. "She informed us that the flight was delayed and at around 10 am, the flyers were provided with some snacks and water. However, the problems had not even begun. All flyers boarded the aircraft at 11 am, but the AC was not working properly, and the aircraft didn't take off. All flyers were made to sit in the aircraft in the sweltering heat until 12.30 pm, and the cabin crew said there was a technical issue with the aircraft. Finally, at around 12.30 pm, instructions were given to the flyers to deboard," Shaha told TOI. It was a Boeing 737 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, claiming 241 lives. After the incident, the DGCA called for enhanced safety checks on the aircraft. "The cabin crew said the same to the flyers. At the airport's terminal, flyers waited without food and water until 2.30 pm, after which they boarded again. However, this time too, the aircraft didn't take off, and the same story about enhanced checks was told to flyers. The AC wasn't working, and at 3.15 pm, the passengers were deboarded again, and the flight was cancelled. The frustrated flyers waited until 4.30 pm to get their luggage and were given the option of either a full refund or to fly on Sunday. She came back home totally tired and sad due to the ordeal," Shaha said. A WhatsApp message was sent to an Air India spokesperson, and an official statement was requested. However, a reply from the airline was awaited until the report went to press. An airline source told TOI that the flight was cancelled due to 'operational reasons'. It was Shaha's turn now to face some hassles. "My Air India flight (AI-2973) was to take off from Delhi at around 8.30 pm. The problem is that most airlines don't provide proper information to flyers, which makes them angry. The flight was delayed for some reasons and flew at around 9.30 pm. It was a short delay, but flyers demanded answers, which the airline didn't provide," Shaha said. The same evening saw another set of flyers travelling on an Akasa Air flight from Pune to Bengaluru (QP-1318) facing major hassles due to an inordinate delay and lack of proper information. The flight was supposed to fly from Pune at 10.50 pm and land in Bengaluru by 11.45 pm. "There was no proper information even after multiple delays," a flyer said. Shivani Bhise, another flyer, wrote on X, "The flight has been delayed multiple times to 1.15 am to 2.45 am, but still there is no clarity. No one has clear answers, just vague promises," she said. The aircraft finally flew at around 3.30 am and landed in Bengaluru at 4.37 am, flightradar24 said. An airline spokesperson confirmed the incident. "The Akasa Air flight was delayed due to weather-related diversion of the incoming aircraft. Our airport team on the ground kept the passengers informed and arranged refreshments for their comfort. While weather conditions are beyond our control, we sincerely regret the inconvenience caused," the spokesperson told TOI.
