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Gul Panag on Air India Crash: Pilot Error Suspected
An Air India flight crashed after takeoff.
Actress and pilot Gul Panag was interviewed, discussing the crash and saying she worries the pilots will get blamed, even though it might not be their fault.
She thinks pilots are often blamed in these situations.
She also noted the pilot's quick thinking to make a mayday call.
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off on June 12, 2025.
The flight was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick with 242 passengers and crew.
Actor Gul Panag, a licensed pilot, discussed the crash in an NDTV interview.
Panag suspects pilot error might be blamed, a fear among pilots.
She noted the pilot's Mayday call suggested coherence and troubleshooting efforts.
- Who
- Air India flight with passengers and crew, discussed by Gul Panag.
- What
- An Air India flight crashed shortly after take-off.
- Where
- N/A (Takeoff location is Ahmedabad, India, destination London)
- When
- June 12, 2025
- Why
- Cause of the crash is currently unknown but under investigation.
Possible Causes
Pilot Blame
Blame
Possible Causes
Potential for mechanical failure or other factors contributing to the crash.
Pilot Blame
Likelihood of the crash being attributed to pilot error.
Key facts
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Flight Route
- Ahmedabad to London Gatwick
- Passengers and Crew
- 242
- Survivor
- 1
- Pilot Interviewee
- Gul Panag
- Actor's Flying Rating
- Private Pilot License (PPL)
