Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Air India Crash: Expert Suggests Cockpit Error, Investigation Ongoing
A big airplane from Air India crashed right after taking off from Ahmedabad.
Sadly, many people died.
An expert thinks the pilots might have made a mistake with the flaps, which help the plane fly.
Instead of putting the landing gear up, they may have pulled the flaps up too soon.
The plane lost its ability to fly, and it crashed.
Now, investigators are carefully looking at all the clues, like the black box, to find out exactly what happened and why.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
The crash resulted in 274 fatalities, including passengers, crew, and people on the ground.
Aviation expert Captain Steve suggests the pilots may have accidentally retracted the flaps instead of the landing gear.
Investigators are analyzing the aircraft's black box to determine the cause of the crash.
A high-level multi-disciplinary committee has been formed to examine the crash and suggest safety measures.
- Who
- Air India passengers, crew, and people on the ground.
- What
- Investigation of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad.
- When
- The crash occurred shortly after takeoff on June 12.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- To determine the cause of the crash and improve safety.
Captain Steve's Theory
Official Investigation
Potential Cause
Captain Steve's Theory
The pilots may have mistakenly retracted the flaps instead of the landing gear.
Official Investigation
This is a developing investigation and the cause is not yet confirmed. Multiple agencies are investigating.
- Aircraft Type
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner
- Flight Number
- AI-171
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Fatalities
- 274
- En Route To
- London Gatwick
- Cause Under Investigation
- Cockpit error being considered
Sources
Air India crash: Boeing 787 battery issue back in spotlight, Black Box holds answer
Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut Raise Questions About Ahmedabad Air Crash
"Dangerous Manufacturing...": Boeing Whistleblower To NDTV On Air India Crash
No engine issues flagged, say officials as Air India Dreamliner crash probe intensifies - Telegraph India
Crashed AI planes comprehensive check was due in Dec; right-side engine overhauled in Mar:Officials
Ahmedabad plane crash: "Four MBBS students killed while having lunch," says Junior Doctor's Association of B J Medical College
Crashed AI plane’s comprehensive check was due in Dec; right-side engine overhauled in Mar:Officials
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