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Time of India
16 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
IITian Gaurav Taneja, himself a pilot, on possible reasons of Ahmedabad Air India plane crash
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads About the Ahmedabad plane crash As the country reels from the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad, speculation and grief have swept across social media platforms. With more than 200 lives lost, including passengers and 12 crew members, the tragedy has left a deep scar, drawing reactions from political leaders, film stars, and aviation experts alike. Amid the calls for accountability and answers, one voice that's garnered wide attention is that of IITian and former commercial pilot Gaurav Taneja—best known online as Flying Beast Taneja, who holds a in Civil Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and is a certified pilot with over a decade of flying experience, shared his initial analysis on X (formerly Twitter). He hinted at a catastrophic mechanical failure. According to his tweet, such a steep descent shortly after take-off from a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner could point to a dual engine failure , a scenario he described as 'extremely, extremely, extremely rare.''Nothing short of a complete power loss can force a modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after take off,' wrote Taneja, adding prayers for all on board. His post quickly gained traction, with followers seeking deeper clarity. When asked about the likelihood of such an event, especially on a well-inspected international flight, Taneja explained that if an aircraft loses both engines just after take-off at an altitude of 600 feet with structures ahead, even the most experienced pilot is rendered transitioning into content creation, he served as First Officer in 2011 and was promoted to captain in 2014. Since stepping back from commercial flying in 2020, he has amassed a massive online following, offering insights on to ANI reports, a total of 241 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members, have died in the devastating Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad. The sole survivor, a British national of Indian origin, is Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating on the Ahmedabad to London Gatwick route, took off on June 12, 2025, but crashed moments later into a resident doctors' hostel near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Air India confirmed the fatalities in a statement posted on X. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with over 8,200 flying hours, and First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 hours. A Mayday call was made, but the aircraft lost contact soon after. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs1 crore for the families of each deceased passenger.
India.com
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bigg Boss 19 tentative contestant list; 10 popular names on Salman Khan's show, Mamta Kulkarni, Apoorva Mukhija, to Gaurav Taneja, know premier date
Bigg Boss 19 tentative contestant list: Everyone is waiting for the 19th season of TV's controversial reality show Bigg Boss. Recently, information came out that due to the cancellation of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, the new season of Salman Khan's show will come soon. Not only this, this time the season of Bigg Boss will run for about five months. The makers have also started approaching the contestants for this. The names of many popular stars and social media celebrities have come out to join the BB house. Let's see the list of Bigg Boss 19 contestants so far. According to the latest report of Bigg Boss Taaza, many popular contestants can enter Salman Khan's show. Earlier, it was updated that YouTubers or social media stars will not be invited this season. However, later it turned out to be just a rumour when stars started getting offers for the show. Every day, the name of a popular star is being linked to the show. The makers have not yet shared an official update regarding the contestants. These contestants may enter Bigg Boss 19 Gaurav Taneja Mamta Kulkarni Raj Kundra Faisal Sheikh Dheeraj Dhooper Krishna Shroff Apoorva Mukhija Munmun Dutta Khushi Dubey Ram Kapoor Kanika Mann Apart from the above list, the names of many other stars are also being discussed for Bigg Boss 19. According to the latest report of Bigg Boss, apart from these, talks are going on with some other stars. At present, no announcement has been made by the stars regarding their entry in the show. There is a possibility that these stars can enter Salman Khan's show. When will Bigg Boss 19 start? If reports are to be believed, the new season of Salman Khan's show will start on TV from July 2025 and will run till January 2026. This is the reason why this will be the longest season in the history of Bigg Boss. At present, everyone is waiting for the official announcement related to the show. However, it is confirmed that Salman Khan will be seen on TV's Bigg Boss as always.
Indian Express
21 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
‘Only 2% airline accidents happen due to technical error': Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, narrates what could've been ‘worst aviation disaster in India'
Gaurav Taneja, the YouTuber best known as Flying Beast on social media, said in a post on June 12 that the Air India crash in Ahmedabad was probably caused by a 'rare' instance of dual engine failure. Some years ago, he appeared on the Dostcast podcast where he narrated an incredible story about a near-disaster that was caused by an error made by the First Officer. 'It could've been the worst disaster in India,' he said. Citing fatigue and the environment as reasons behind the incident, Gaurav said that the majority of aviation accidents are caused by human error. 'In aviation, 98% accidents happen because of human error. Only 2% accidents happen because of technical errors,' he said, highlighting the importance of collaboration in the cockpit. 'If the thinking of the two pilots in the cockpit isn't aligned, it can be very unsafe… Ego clashes typically happen when two senior captains are flying. A junior pilot will tend to listen to his senior… Pilots are taught how to conduct themselves in a cockpit and leave aside their personal issues…' he said. Gaurav mentioned the term 'cockpit gradient', which refers to the hesitation that a First Officer might have in pointing out a Captain's mistake because of cultural reasons; it's most prevalent in South Korea. 'To correct a senior is considered disrespectful in that culture, it's not as bad in India, and it's negligible in the West. A hierarchy should be maintained, both pilots shouldn't have equal power, but the difference shouldn't be huge. You should have that respect, but you should also be assertive when the situation arises,' he said. Also read – Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, said pilots pressured to perform unsafe landings in India, raised concerns about safety protocols Launching into his story, he said, 'There was a Mumbai-Delhi redeye flight. The pilots must've started their day at 12 am, landed in Delhi at around 8 am, and they were ready to fly back at 9 am. Obviously, it's a tiring schedule. As soon as they took off, they suffered a bird hit, and engine number one caught fire. In such a situation, every alarm in the cockpit goes off. It's like Holi and Diwali in there, every alarm is going off simultaneously. The lights are all red. This is what happens in an emergency situation. It's called a continuous repetitive chime (CRC). Anything that is serious but not that urgent, it's orange alert. The chime rings once.' He continued, 'In this case, all the alarms were going off. Now, there is a procedure to shut down the damaged engine, because if you don't, there can be further damage. Planes can fly on one engine. All the modern planes can safely fly on one engine, even at maximum load. In the cockpit, every decision is made on the basis of a confirmation from the Captain. The co-pilot would have to ask the Captain, 'Engine number one, shut down?' and he would have to confirm. Only then can he shut the engine down.' He added, 'In this case, the co-pilot panicked. He put his hand on the toggle for engine number two, asked for confirmation. The Captain had too much on his plate; communicating with the ATC, dealing with all the alarms… The First Officer cut engine two. Engine one was already out. So, for 10 seconds until the Captain recognised what had happened, the aircraft was flying with both engines off. The Captain had the presence of mind to spot what had happened, and he switched the engine on again immediately. This report has been published on the DGCA website, you can read it. Passengers obviously had no idea. It could've been the worst disaster in India.' In addition to his vlogs, Gaurav also posts content about the aviation industry, and analyses accidents. He worked as a commercial pilot for a decade, and served as a Captain at IndiGo and Air Asia. Gaurav was involved in a high-profile whistleblower scandal in 2020, when he made allegations about potential safety lapses at Air Asia. He was subsequently terminated from his job, and has since focused on his career as an influencer. After the June 12 tragedy, Gaurav took to X and wrote, 'Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take Off. Nothing short of a complete power loss can force a modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after take off. Praying for everyone on board.'
Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- Indian Express
Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, said pilots pressured to perform unsafe landings in India, raised concerns about safety protocols
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, who is best known as Flying Beast on social media, weighed in on the Air India aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 shortly after taking off. Gaurav often makes videos about air accidents, and offers his analysis. He served as a commercial pilot for a decade, and was a captain at Air Asia when he got involved in a whistleblower scandal. He accused the airline of pressuring its pilots to perform unreasonably dangerous landings, and penalised them for taking rest days. He illustrated his complaints in a 2020 video, which currently has over 10 million views on YouTube. In the video, he had explained that an aircraft has two recommended landing configurations, and that one of them is more fuel efficient. Air Asia, he said, instructed its pilots to complete at least 98% of landings in the more fuel efficient configuration. He said that an aircraft's weight, tailwinds, and weather conditions can often dictate which configuration to use, and that pilots should be allowed to use their expertise and make these decisions. Certain airports in India, he said, aren't suited for the fuel efficient landing configuration. He said in the video, 'When we land a plane, we have two configurations to choose from, Flap 3 and Flap Full. Both are safe, both are certified by Airbus. But they are used in different conditions. If Airbus only wanted Flap 3 landings, they wouldn't have made Flap Full. If they wanted Flap Full landings, they wouldn't have made Flap 3. In Flap 3 landings, you tend to save fuel. It's only 8 kgs per landing, but it adds up. Our company gives us a target of 98% Flap 3 landings. As a pilot, you want to keep extra safety margins in your pocket for various reasons, but the 98% target weighs on your mind.' Also read – Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, analyses Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo incident; claims Pakistan would've allowed entry had pilots declared MAYDAY He added, 'Even the regulator says that there are airports were Flap 3 landings can be dangerous. This is usually for smaller airports. In Flap Full landings, there is an extra margin, there is a safety advantage, but it eats up more fuel. For instance, it is not recommended to do a Flap 3 landing in Imphal, because the glide slope there is very steep.' In a previous interview with fellow YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, Gaurav laid out his complaints and said that his job was on the line. He said, 'Flap 3 and Flap Full are both recommended landing configurations by the manufacturer, which is Airbus. But a pilot is required to evaluate conditions prior to a landing and make a decision about this. The company specifically wrote emails to us, saying that we must perform Flap 3 landings. I was told that 71% of my landings were Flap 3 in one month, which falls under non-compliance of SOPs. In aviation, everything runs on SOPs, and if a pilot deviates from them, he is liable to an enquiry. The company told me in writing that my bonuses could be deducted because of this non-compliance.' In its email to Gaurav, the airline had stressed that it was complying with industry norms. 'Our target KPI takes into account all scenarios and is on par with other AOCs in our group and other leading world airlines,' a line read. After the June 12 tragedy, Gaurav took to X and wrote, 'Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take Off. Nothing short of a complete power loss can force a modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after take off. Praying for everyone on board.' He had previously analysed the recent incident involving an Indigo aircraft that was damaged during severe weather conditions en route to Srinagar. The Air India crash resulted in the death of over 240 souls. One person survived. An investigation into the crash hasn't yet been concluded. On June 13, Flying Beast tweeted that he was fired from his job after blowing the whistle on his previous employer. 'In May 2020 , I raised serious flight safety concerns against Air Asia. DGCA investigated, safety lapses found and suspended 2 top officials,' he wrote.
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
Flying Beast Gaurav Taneja Reacts To Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 'Dual Engine Failure Likely'
Last Updated: Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast reacts to Ahmedabad plane crash, suggesting a rare dual engine failure. Calls it a 'nightmare' scenario for any pilot. In the aftermath of the devastating Air India crash that occurred earlier today in Ahmedabad, former commercial pilot and popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja — better known as Flying Beast — has weighed in with a sobering perspective. Taneja, who often shares aviation insights with his millions of followers, took to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after news of the tragedy broke, suggesting that a catastrophic technical malfunction may have been the cause. 'Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take Off," Taneja wrote. 'Nothing short of a complete power loss can force a modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after takeoff. Praying for everyone on board." When a follower questioned the likelihood of such a failure, Taneja underscored its rarity, writing, 'Extremely extremely extremely rare… a pilot cannot do anything, if he loses both engines after takeoff at 600 feet with a building in front." Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take short of a complete power loss can force an modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after take for everyone on board #AirIndiaCrash — Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 12, 2025 In another emotionally charged post, he added, 'Shocked to see a wide-body aircraft just go down. Nightmare for a pilot. We've trained for this in simulators, where instructors simulate dual engine failure scenarios — and even then, we barely manage to control the aircraft before the instructor freezes the simulation and says, 'That was just a demonstration.' I can't even imagine this happening in real life." Extremely extremely extremely rare… a pilot cannot do anything, if he loses both engines after take off at 600 feet with building in front .— Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 12, 2025 Taneja, who left a successful career as a pilot to become one of India's top content creators, is widely respected for his deep knowledge of aviation. His calm but honest analysis often cuts through the noise during aviation crises. Just weeks ago, he had spoken about the challenges faced by a Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight that was rerouted due to weather and geopolitical issues. The tragic crash has sent shockwaves across the nation, with a flood of tributes and condolences pouring in across social media. Celebrities and public figures — including Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Riteish Deshmukh — have shared heartfelt messages, expressing grief, praying for the victims, and urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. As the nation mourns and searches for answers, voices like Taneja's bring much-needed clarity and empathy — a blend of technical knowledge and human understanding in the face of unimaginable loss. First Published: June 12, 2025, 19:58 IST
