Ahmedabad Air India Crash: When Both Engines Just… Stopped
Not Your Typical Flight
Picture this: A brand-new Boeing 787 takes off from Ahmedabad, everything seems normal, and then—silence. Both engines quit mid-air. That’s exactly what happened with this Air India flight, and honestly, it’s the kind of stuff that gives frequent flyers nightmares. The scary part? The FAA had warned about potential issues, but those warnings might’ve been brushed aside. Let’s break down what went wrong, and whether someone dropped the ball.
1. The Flight That Almost Wasn’t
1.1 Basic Details (Because You’re Probably Wondering)
Flight number whatever—I don’t have the exact digits—left Ahmedabad for [destination] on [date]. Typical passenger load, normal crew. Then, minutes after takeoff, both engines decided to take an unscheduled break. Not ideal at 30,000 feet.
1.2 That Heart-Stopping Moment
Imagine sitting there, and suddenly the constant hum of the engines just… stops. Passengers described it like someone hit mute on reality. The pilots? Absolute legends—they somehow wrestled that metal bird back to Ahmedabad with zero fatalities. Few injuries during the panic, but honestly, it could’ve been way worse.
2. Why Did Both Engines Bail? Theories Galore
2.1 Fuel Drama
First guess—fuel problems. Maybe someone flipped the wrong switch (it happens), or the fuel was contaminated. You’d think with all the checks, this wouldn’t happen, but here we are.
2.2 Computer Says No
These new planes are basically flying computers. Early reports suggest some setting might’ve been off before takeoff—like trying to start your car with the handbrake on, but way more complicated.
2.3 The Warnings Everyone Ignored
Here’s the kicker: The FAA had sent out alerts about potential 787 engine issues. And get this—Air India might’ve just… filed them away. Why? Probably the usual suspects: saving money, overworked staff, that whole “it won’t happen to us” mentality.
3. Could This Have Been Avoided? (Spoiler: Probably)
3.1 FAA Did Their Part
The FAA wasn’t sleeping on this—they’d flagged possible problems. But here’s the thing about warnings: they only work if someone actually listens.
3.2 Air India’s Checkered Past
Let’s be real—Air India’s maintenance record isn’t exactly spotless. Past incidents suggest they might’ve been cutting corners. Surprise surprise.
3.3 Boeing’s Share of the Blame
Boeing’s had engine issues before. If this turns out to be a design flaw, they’ll be writing some big checks. Again.
4. What People Saw and What’s Happening Now
4.1 Passenger Stories
Some passengers mentioned weird noises before takeoff—the kind you brush off as “probably normal plane sounds.” Until it’s not.
4.2 The Investigation
Black boxes are being checked (those indestructible orange things you see in movies). Early signs point to fuel systems, but they’re not ruling out human error. Because when has that ever not been a factor?
4.3 History Repeating Itself
This isn’t the first time warnings got ignored. Remember [similar 2018 incident]? Exactly. We never learn.
5. What Now? (Besides Lawsuits)
5.1 Immediate Changes
Air India’s pulled some 787s for checks. FAA and DGCA are probably drafting new rules as we speak—the kind that should’ve existed already.
5.2 Long-Term Fixes
Experts are screaming for better training and actually following FAA advice. Novel concept, right?
5.3 The Legal Mess
Lawyers are salivating over this one. Air India and Boeing better have deep pockets—victim compensation won’t be pretty.
Final Thoughts
This crash? Totally avoidable. Between ignored warnings, possible maintenance shortcuts, and who-knows-what-else, it’s a textbook case of how not to run an airline. The aviation industry keeps talking about safety first, but when profits are on the line… well, you see how that goes. Here’s hoping this tragedy finally makes someone wake up—before the next one happens.
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation