Air India 787 Catastrophe Updates: Unveiling the Current Details of the Recent Plane Disaster
Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, met with a tragic accident shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, leaving 265 bodies recovered so far, suggesting at least 24 people were killed on the ground in addition to those on board [1][2]. One survivor, Viswashkumar Ramesh, who was seated in seat 11A, is the only confirmed survivor of the incident [1].
Investigators are focusing on the possibility of **simultaneous dual engine failure** as a primary cause of the crash. Initial findings suggest that the aircraft might have lost power in both engines at the same time, leading to a quick loss of altitude and the inability to sustain flight [1][3].
Simulation tests conducted by Air India pilots have narrowed the investigation towards a **mechanical or electrical failure** that may have led to the engines shutting down. The landing gear being deployed and the wing flaps retracted, as seen in videos, are not believed to have been sufficient to cause the crash on their own [3].
The official investigation by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is also examining all angles, including the possibility of sabotage. However, no conclusive evidence for this has been released yet [1]. The black box, containing cockpit voice and flight data recordings, has been recovered and is being analyzed within India for clues that will confirm the exact cause [1].
AirlineRatings downgraded Air India's safety rating to 4 out of 7 following the crash. However, the rating will remain at 4/7 for the next 10 years unless the investigation determines the crash was due to factors beyond Air India's or the pilots' control [1]. It is important to note that there is no current evidence requiring the grounding of Boeing 787 aircraft [1].
Authorities have stated that families overseas are being contacted, and DNA samples are being collected for identification purposes [1]. A passenger who flew on the same Air India aircraft just two hours before it crashed has claimed the plane showed signs of technical issues during its earlier flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad [1].
Aviation analyst James Nixon stated that the crash did not appear to involve a bird strike or engine failure [1]. The final report is expected within around three months from the incident date (June 12, 2025) [1][3].
[1] The Indian Express [2] CNN [3] BBC News
- The crash of Air India flight AI171 has also sparked interest in the world of general news, with reports of car-accidents and crime-and-justice taking a back seat in the wake of the catastrophic event.
- As the investigation into the cause of the Air India airline news incident unfolds, sports news might find itself a temporary breather as experts analyze simultaneous dual engine failure, mechanical or electrical faults, and even potential sabotage in the tragedy.
- While sports enthusiasts gear up for their next big event, airline news remains at the forefront, as the black box evidence and DNA samples collected from families overseas are carefully analyzed for answers regarding the tragic accident.
