Flight expert shares disturbing Air India crash theory
A tragic Air India crash on Thursday claimed over 260 lives when Flight A171 crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, en route to Gatwick. Of the 242 people onboard, only one survived, and several on the ground also lost their lives.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner issued a mayday call after reaching just 190 meters in altitude. The cause of the crash remains unknown, though one of the black boxes has been recovered. Experts urge caution against speculation as investigations continue.
Footage and radar suggest a possible stall due to loss of thrust. Experts note takeoff is a critical phase and question how such a catastrophic failure occurred so early in the flight. Weather was reported as calm, ruling out turbulence as a factor.
Air India, Boeing, and GE Aerospace are working closely to investigate. Witnesses described horrific scenes, with the aircraft engulfed in flames and residents jumping from buildings.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
