Unraveling the Mystery: Did Dreamliner Lack Thrust in Indian Plane Crash?
Recognized issues persist in aircraft accidents as per the insights of professionals.
After the shocking plane crash in India with over 240 fatalities and just one survivor, aviation experts are buzzing with questions about the cause. One such analyst based in Hamburg, Germany, is piecing together the puzzle and shares his insight with ntv.
He points out that the takeoff at Ahmedabad airport seemed to be normal at first, but the plane failed to gain altitude and then flew at a constant low height for agonizing seconds before plummeting to the ground. According to the expert, this suggests a lack of thrust from the Dreamliner's engines, which probably failed during or shortly after takeoff.
The Hamburg-based expert considers several possibilities, including fuel contamination or deliberate sabotage by the pilots. However, he admits that these are mere speculations until a thorough investigation can be carried out.
Clues from the Cockpit?
Former pilot Ehsan Khalid doesn't rule out the possibility of human error. He finds it hard to believe that both engines would fail at the same time. Moreover, the landing gear was still deployed, a curious detail given that it should be retracted immediately after takeoff.
The recording of the crash might provide answers. It shows that the flaps, which help the aircraft gain altitude, were retracted. It's possible that the pilot or co-pilot inadvertently operated the wrong lever in the cockpit. Experts will be scrutinizing this area to find out.
Double Engine Failure: Rare but Possible
According to the Hamburg-based expert, double engine failure is rare, but it's not unheard of. A famous case is the Airbus landing on the Hudson River in 2009 after both engines failed due to a bird strike. However, that scenario seems unlikely in this case, as no birds were spotted in the widely circulated videos, and the engines didn't show any signs of fire or smoke.
The flight data recorders are crucial for uncovering the truth. They log technical settings and cockpit conversations. The expert is optimistic that many important data are intact and can help shed light on the disaster in the coming days.
Investigators from various countries, including the United States, have already offered their support to the probe. The focus now is on recovering the wreckage, analyzing the flight data, and piecing together the sequence of events that led to this tragic flight.
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Extra Insights:
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) India, international agencies, and manufacturers will work together to investigate the crash thoroughly.
- Experts are considering the possibility of bird ingestion, fuel contamination, system errors, or pilot error as potential causes.
- Several witnesses reported seeing green and white flickering lights on the plane, which remains an unexplained detail.
- Recovering and analyzing the flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders, and wreckage will be key to understanding the disaster.
- Industry experts are currently assessing potential causes of the plane crash in India, with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) India collaborating with international agencies and manufacturers to conduct a thorough investigation.
- Among the possible causes being considered are bird ingestion, fuel contamination, system errors, or pilot error.
- Unusual details about the crash include the aircraft's landing gear remaining deployed and the flaps being retracted, leading experts to scrutinize the cockpit for any accidental lever operation.
