Urgent Breaking News: Air India Flight Ai171 Crashes Minutes After Takeoff
In a tragic incident, Air India flight Ai171 crashed just five minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was en route to London, carrying 242 passengers and 12 crew members. The accident has left one survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was seated in the central area of the plane.
Initial Impact and Response
The aircraft, commanded by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Customers, crashed into the second floor of a hostel adjacent to a hospital. Despite the extensive damage, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, aged 40, survived the impact, reportedly due to his seat’s location in the less affected central area.
Passenger and Crew Details
The flight carried 169 Indian citizens, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian. Among them were 12 experienced crew members. The sole survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was seated in seat 11A.
Investigation Underway
One day after the crash, investigators located one of the flight recorders, commonly known as the “black box,” which is now under analysis by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of India. Additionally, a video recorded by a high school student, Aryan Asaria, has been delivered to local authorities, offering new insights into the accident.
Expert Analysis
Initial speculation by aviation experts focused on the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) and the Ram Air Turbine (RAT). The video, however, suggests that the RAT did not deploy correctly, aligning with the survivor’s account of a sudden outburst, loss of cabin lights, and a green light before the captain’s call for help.
The RAT is a wind turbine that generates energy in emergencies, while the APU is a smaller turbine engine located in the aircraft’s tail section. The failure of either or both could indicate a serious emergency, such as a total electrical failure or multiple engine failures.
Minister’s Statement
During a press conference on Saturday, June 14, Minister of Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu emphasized the need for thorough investigation. He stated that all viable theories about the accident will be analyzed, and it is too early to draw conclusions based on the available video.
Evergreen Context: Understanding Aircraft Emergencies
Understanding aircraft emergencies involves recognizing the roles of various systems. The APU and RAT are critical in ensuring the aircraft can function in emergencies. The APU provides electrical and pneumatic power, while the RAT generates energy when primary and secondary power sources fail. The failure of these systems can lead to catastrophic outcomes.
Experts advise that while dual engine failures are rare, they are not impossible. The video evidence may now shift the focus of the investigation towards this possibility. Aircraft are highly sophisticated machines, and thorough research is essential to determine the exact cause of the accident.
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