US EditionCo-Pilot Error Suspected in New Air India Crash Theory
- On June 12, 2025, Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, killing 279 people including 28 on the ground, with one survivor.
- Investigators suspect the co-pilot retracted the flaps instead of the landing gear during climb, causing loss of lift and a stall, while other causes like engine failure and bird strikes remain under consideration.
- The sole survivor, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, described flickering green and white cabin lights and the plane failing to gain altitude before crashing into a residential area near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
- One black box was recovered and will be examined by India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, while expert teams from the UK, US, and India continue the investigation as Air India plans to retire flight AI171, replacing it with AI159.
- The crash represents India's deadliest aviation disaster in a decade, and despite Boeing's denial of faults after extensive tests, authorities keep all cause hypotheses open pending further analysis of data and evidence.
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Air India co-pilot 'fatal mistake' may have caused horrific crash as new theory is revealed
A pilot has suggested that a critical mistake by the co-pilot might have led to the devastating Air India Flight AI171 disaster, which claimed 241 lives aboard the aircraft and additional casualties on the ground
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The SunIs this what caused Air India crash? Pilot reveals 'key mistake' in take-off
A VETERAN pilot has revealed what he believes caused the devastating Air India crash that killed 279 people. YouTuber and commercial airline pilot Captain Steve Chen gave his chilling theory after watching the horrifying video of the disaster. YouTube/Captain SteeeveYouTube pilot Captain Steve Chen revealed his theory about the crash[/caption] EPACrews are continuing to search and clear the wreck[/caption] ReutersDevastated families are now desp…
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