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Time of India
9 hours ago
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- Time of India
Netanyahu's STUNNING Appeal To Iranians As Iranian Missiles Pound Tel Aviv; 'Clearing Your Path'
Air India Crash: Experts Raise Alarming Questions After Aviation Tragedy In Ahmedabad Caught On Cam Experts have reacted strongly to the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, with chilling details emerging from viral crash footage. Former pilot Ehsan Khalid says the aircraft showed no signs of a mid-air explosion but suffered a visible loss of power. A mayday call was made, indicating cockpit awareness of a serious failure. The biggest red flag, according to Khalid, was that the landing gear remained deployed throughout—unusual for a flight that had already taken off. Was it engine failure? A bird hit? Multiple system malfunctions? While the Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and ACARS data will reveal the truth, aviation experts warn against premature conclusions but raise serious technical concerns. The mystery deepens as India awaits the investigation findings.#airindia #airindiacrash #ahmedabadcrash #planecrashindia #aviationexperts #flightgear #pilotmayday #fdr #cvr #breakingnews #aviationsafety #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews 224.0K views | 1 day ago
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Former pilot weighs in on Ahmedabad plane crash: ‘Loss of power likely, but dual engine failure rare'
Former pilot Ehsan Khalid said the visuals of the Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad suggest a "loss of power" in the aircraft, though he found it unlikely that both engines failed at the same time. He said key data sources such as the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder will reveal the actual cause of the crash that claimed several lives. Also Read: Woman who missed Air India flight by 'just 10 minutes' talks about lucky escape: 'My body is shivering' "The Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and the ACARS data will provide the exact cause of the crash. The visuals show the aircraft went down while flying, which means there was no mid-air explosion. The loss of power could be due to engine malfunction, but it is very unlikely that both engines would lose power simultaneously," he said while speaking to ANI. Khalid also pointed to a possible early engine issue, questioning why the landing gear remained down after takeoff. Also Read: Moments of terror: Locals run for cover after Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad "The pilot gave a mayday call, meaning the failure was detected in the cockpit. They went airborne while handling that failure... But I don't understand why the landing gear was still is typically retracted immediately after takeoff. This could suggest that a loss of engine power was detected beforehand," he said. He cautioned against premature conclusions, citing many possible factors. "There are many variables, and any speculation would be unjust... The biggest question is why the landing gear was not up. The flight was only at a height of 600 feet... Whether it was a single failure or multiple issues, no one can say anything yet," he said. Also Read: Death all around, but he survived: Surviving passenger walks after jumping from crashed Ahmedabad plane | Watch The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. According to senior police officials, the aircraft crashed into a doctor's hostel located just outside the airport perimeter. "After the takeoff, the plane crashed here and after a preliminary enquiry, we got to know that the ... plane crashed into a building, which is a doctors' hostel," Jaipal Singh Rathore, Joint Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad, told reporters. Air India confirmed that flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick was involved in an accident shortly after takeoff at 13:38 IST. "Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off. The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hours, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals. We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide more information. Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident," the airline said in a statement. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. The aircraft, immediately after departure from Runway 23, fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. An official said that heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site. Rescue and relief operations were ongoing, with multiple agencies working on-site to assist survivors and investigate the cause of the crash.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
What caused Air India plane crash? Clues point to power failure, not blast
Air India flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick airport with 242 people on board, crashed into a residential neighbourhood in Meghani Nagar, near Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft took off from Ahmedabad at 1.55 pm before crashing shortly after. The aircraft, under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with 8,200 hours of experience and First Officer Clive Kundar with 1,100 hours of experience, had barely left the ground before it encountered critical issues. Media reports indicate the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner may have gone down due to possible engine failure, loss of control, or instrumentation issues. Analysis of the Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and ACARS transmissions will be crucial in determining the exact cause of the incident. Loss of power likely, say ex-pilot 'The visuals show that the aircraft went down while flying. Which means there was no mid-air explosion... The visuals show that the aircraft faced a loss of power... The loss of power can be due to engine malfunction, but it is very unlikely that both engines would lose power simultaneously... It is a very big engine, and it is rare that both engines lose power due to a bird hit in a one-minute duration,' said former pilot Ehsan Khalid, speaking to news agency ANI. 'Since the landing gear was down, it is possible that a loss of engine was detected beforehand. There are many variables, and any speculation would be unjust,' Khalid said. #WATCH | Air India Plane Crash | Noida, UP: Former Pilot Ehsan Khalid says, "... The Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder and the ACARS data will tell exactly what may have happened. The visuals show that the aircraft went down while flying. Which means there was no… — ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025 Pilot issued distress call before silence According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner issued a 'Mayday' distress call – an aviation emergency signal – moments before contact was lost with Air Traffic Control (ATC). 'It gave a MAYDAY call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC,' DGCA mentioned. 'The pilot initially appeared to be sending a message seeking help after detecting a problem. Shortly after, he issued a 'mayday' distress call,' said Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, speaking to journalists. Investigations are underway, he said. Boeing 787 safety concerns resurface Despite its cutting-edge design and popularity around the world, Boeing's Dreamliner has faced multiple safety concerns. In March 2024, Chile's LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 plunged mid-air, injuring 50 passengers due to a cockpit seat fault. Pilots have previously reported issues such as engine icing, fuel leaks, and electrical faults. In 2013, two lithium-ion battery fires — one on a parked aircraft in Boston and another mid-flight in Japan — led to a global grounding of the fleet. The FAA halted operations until Boeing redesigned the battery systems to ensure safety.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Air India Crash: Experts Raise Alarming Questions After Aviation Tragedy In Ahmedabad Caught On Cam
Experts have reacted strongly to the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, with chilling details emerging from viral crash footage. Former pilot Ehsan Khalid says the aircraft showed no signs of a mid-air explosion but suffered a visible loss of power. A mayday call was made, indicating cockpit awareness of a serious failure. The biggest red flag, according to Khalid, was that the landing gear remained deployed throughout—unusual for a flight that had already taken off. Was it engine failure? A bird hit? Multiple system malfunctions? While the Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and ACARS data will reveal the truth, aviation experts warn against premature conclusions but raise serious technical concerns. The mystery deepens as India awaits the investigation findings.#airindia #airindiacrash #ahmedabadcrash #planecrashindia #aviationexperts #flightgear #pilotmayday #fdr #cvr #breakingnews #aviationsafety #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews Read More
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
How did Air India crash? Clues point to power failure, not explosion
Air India flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick airport with 242 people on board, crashed into a residential neighbourhood in Meghani Nagar, near Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft took off from Ahmedabad at 1.55 pm before crashing shortly after. The aircraft, under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with 8,200 hours of experience and First Officer Clive Kundar with 1,100 hours of experience, had barely left the ground before it encountered critical issues. Media reports indicate the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner may have gone down due to possible engine failure, loss of control, or instrumentation issues. Analysis of the Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and ACARS transmissions will be crucial in determining the exact cause of the incident. Loss of power likely, say ex-pilot 'The visuals show that the aircraft went down while flying. Which means there was no mid-air explosion... The visuals show that the aircraft faced a loss of power... The loss of power can be due to engine malfunction, but it is very unlikely that both engines would lose power simultaneously... It is a very big engine, and it is rare that both engines lose power due to a bird hit in a one-minute duration,' said former pilot Ehsan Khalid, speaking to news agency ANI. 'Since the landing gear was down, it is possible that a loss of engine was detected beforehand. There are many variables, and any speculation would be unjust,' Khalid said. Pilot issued distress call before silence According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner issued a 'Mayday' distress call – an aviation emergency signal – moments before contact was lost with Air Traffic Control (ATC). 'It gave a MAYDAY call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC,' DGCA mentioned. 'The pilot initially appeared to be sending a message seeking help after detecting a problem. Shortly after, he issued a 'mayday' distress call,' said Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, speaking to journalists. Investigations are underway, he said. Boeing 787 safety concerns resurface Despite its cutting-edge design and popularity around the world, Boeing's Dreamliner has faced multiple safety concerns. In March 2024, Chile's LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 plunged mid-air, injuring 50 passengers due to a cockpit seat fault. Pilots have previously reported issues such as engine icing, fuel leaks, and electrical faults. In 2013, two lithium-ion battery fires — one on a parked aircraft in Boston and another mid-flight in Japan — led to a global grounding of the fleet. The FAA halted operations until Boeing redesigned the battery systems to ensure safety.
