What began as a routine flight from Ahmedabad to London turned into one of the darkest days in Indian aviation history. Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 souls, lost thrust just seconds after takeoff.
Was the June 12 terrible Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 270 people, caused by a dual engine failure? In the days since the AI171 crash, new information has shed light on the series of events that caused the tragedy. An investigation of the aircraft’s emergency systems indicates that a dual-engine failure might have been the primary cause of the crash.
What Experts Have To Say?
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According to aviation experts, the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), which was turned on immediately after takeoff, could be a significant clue.
According to US aviation expert Captain Steve, video footage of the Ahmedabad accident of Air India Flight AI171 has surfaced with higher resolution, which might change our understanding of the tragic flight. According to his most recent video analysis, the more convincing video evidence has caused the early ideas to fade from focus and is now raising the possibility that the AI171 Ahmedabad-London flight’s two engines failed simultaneously.
Captain Steve Scheibner dissects the first theories that surfaced within 48 hours of the Air India AI171 crash in a comprehensive YouTube video. He clarifies, “There are three camps.” The first indicated that both engines had failed, potentially as a result of fuel contamination or a bird hit. Incorrect flap settings were the subject of the second. According to the third theory, the copilot might have unintentionally retracted the flaps rather than the landing gear, which Scheibner initially thought was the most likely.
However, he had to completely reconsider his conclusions after considering recently discovered video footage that is clearer than the previously circulated clips.
“My friends, you’re right there,” Scheibner pointed to the video and remarked. “We have circled it for you.” A little gray dot beneath the wing—a protrusion directly aft of the right wing—was apparent in the video. His words: “That little gray dot is the RAT,” “This is evidence that the RAT deployed.”
What Is A Ram Air Turbine (RAT)?
A Ram Air Turbine (RAT) is a small turbine installed in aircraft that serves as an alternate or emergency power source. It generates power from the airstream created by the aircraft’s forward motion. The RAT is typically deployed automatically or manually in the event of a major power failure, ensuring that essential flight controls and systems remain operational.
Recent aviation incidents have brought attention to the RAT, such as the crash of Air India Flight AI171, in which the RAT was fully deployed before the aircraft collided with a building. This suggested that all of the main power systems had failed, indicating a catastrophic power outage. The RAT’s use in these situations emphasizes how crucial it is as a last-resort safety measure, guaranteeing that pilots can keep control in the event of serious malfunctions.
According to Scheibner, “(RAT) is not designed for an airplane at 400 or 500 feet to lose all power.” However, it provides you with the bare minimum required to fly and communicate.
“You can hear it,” Scheibner remarked as he played the original crash video, unedited. “It sounds like a tiny Cessna passing by with a high-pitched propeller sound.” The RAT spinning at almost sound speed to produce emergency power is the most noticeable sound.
Survivor Recalls Final Moments: “I Heard A Blast”
Captain Steve also recalled the eyewitness account of lone survivor Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who claimed to have heard a loud blast and then seen the cabin lights flicker just before the accident. According to the seasoned pilot, this description is exactly in line with RAT deployment, which temporarily uses up a large portion of the aircraft’s electrical reserves, causing lights to appear to dim or drop and electrical systems to stop working as the system switches from engine-driven generators to emergency power. He adds that when the RAT deployment door opens, this too produces a loud noise.
It was a journey meant to reconnect families, return home, or begin new chapters. Instead, Air India Flight AI171 became a symbol of heartbreak, as on the afternoon of June 12, the plane crashed into the complex of the BJ Medical College. The crash took place at 1:38 pm, just 32 seconds after the aircraft took off, killing 242 people, including 10 crew members and 2 pilots. Only one person — Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British Indian male sitting in seat 11A — survived.
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