Did a Total Engine Failure Cause Air-India Flight 171 Crash? A Closer Look at the RAT Deployment Theory
Was the engine failure comprehensive enough to lead to the crash? - Was a comprehensive engine malfunction responsible for the crash incident?
By Tobias Schmitz+ - 3 Min
Following the devastating crash of Air-India Flight 171, which claimed the lives of at least 279 individuals, investigators are examining both flight recorders to ascertain the cause of this awful accident. Aviation expert Steve Scheibner, known as "Captain Steeeve" on YouTube, offers a theory that the crash might have been caused by a total engine failure.
Here's how Scheibner supports his hypothesis:
Examining the Ram-Air Turbine (RAT) Deployment
Scheibner points to the video footage of the crash as evidence for the deployment of the Ram-Air Turbine (RAT) during takeoff. This emergency system acquires hydraulic pressure and electrical energy from a propeller driven by the wind when normal engine power is unavailable.
By carefully analyzing the video, Scheibner suggests that a small structure visible under the right wing is the RAT's propeller, providing compelling evidence that something went drastically wrong with the engines or electrical systems. Furthermore, the sound heard in the video, reminiscent of a passing propeller plane, supports the RAT hypothesis.
Survivor Testimonies
The sole survivor of the crash, seated in seat 11A, reported hearing a loud bang in the air and the cabin lights flickering before the accident, which aligns with a major engine failure and the deployment of the RAT.
Potential Causes of Total Engine Failure
Though the exact cause of the simultaneous engine failure remains unclear, various possibilities can be considered, such as:
- Software Issues: Malfunctions in the aircraft's software could influence engine performance.
- Fuel Supply Problems: Issues with the fuel supply system due to technical malfunctions or contaminated fuel could cause engine failure.
- Bird Strikes: Despite being unlikely in this case, bird strikes have been shown to cause catastrophic engine failure in aircraft history.
With further investigation, we might uncover the root cause of the tragic incident.
As experts continue their analysis of the flight data recorders, the hypothesis discussed by Scheibner and others will be thoroughly examined. Fingers crossed for a clear findings and a comprehensive final report.
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The theory posed by aviation expert Steve Scheibner suggests that the total engine failure which might have led to Air-India Flight 171 crash could be linked to the Ram-Air Turbine (RAT) deployment, as indicated by the visible propeller under the right wing in the video footage of the crash and the sound reminiscent of a passing propeller plane. Additionally, the software issues, fuel supply problems, or even rare occurrences like bird strikes may have contributed to the simultaneous engine failure, requiring a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the airplane disaster.
