Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Flying Beast Explores Possible Pilot Error in Air India Crash
YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, also known as Flying Beast, is examining the recent Air India plane crash.
At first, he thought both engines failed.
But now, he thinks the pilots might have made a mistake.
Taneja, who used to be a pilot, has previously criticized airlines for blaming pilots in such cases.
He is sharing his new theories in a long video.
He is now suggesting the pilot error could have been the main factor that caused the crash.
He is now saying this because pilots aren't around to defend themselves.
This new theory comes as investigations are still ongoing.
Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, analyzed the Air India Flight 171 crash.
Taneja suggested pilot error could have contributed to the crash.
He previously suggested dual engine failure as a possible cause.
Taneja defended the pilots initially but has since offered a new theory.
He has raised concerns about airline safety standards in India.
- Who
- Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast), former commercial pilot and YouTuber.
- What
- Gaurav Taneja, known as Flying Beast, analyzed the Air India Flight 171 crash, suggesting pilot error may be a factor.
- When
- Investigations are still ongoing after the crash on June 12.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- To analyze the crash and offer his theories based on his experience as a pilot.
Initial Observations vs. New Analysis
Air safety analysis
Cause of the crash
Initial Observations vs. New Analysis
Initial reaction was dual engine failure.
Air safety analysis
Pilot error may have played a part.
Initial thoughts vs. current analysis
Initial Observations vs. New Analysis
Initially defended the pilots.
Air safety analysis
Now suggests pilot error.
- Incident
- Air India Flight 171 Crash
- Analyst
- Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast)
- Profession
- Former Commercial Pilot
- Previous Theory
- Dual Engine Failure
- Current Theory
- Pilot Error
- Crash Location
- Ahmedabad
Sources
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