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Probe Points to Dual Engine Failure in Air India Express Boeing 787 Crash

Activation of the Ram Air Turbine before impact underlines severe power loss, prompting investigators to focus on black box and debris analysis.

Jeudi 12 juin, un Boeing 787 de la compagnie Air India devant rallier Ahmedabad (au nord-ouest de l'Inde) à Londres s'est crashé peu après son décollage.

Overview

  • Air India Express flight A171 crashed on June 12 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing all 279 aboard.
  • Indian authorities recovered both flight data recorders on June 15 and have begun detailed analysis of flight parameters and cockpit voice recordings.
  • Preliminary expert reviews of videos and data signal a rare dual engine failure seconds after liftoff.
  • Evidence from the Wall Street Journal confirms the Ram Air Turbine was deployed before impact, indicating loss of primary electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Investigators are conducting meticulous debris inspections, fuel-system checks and pilot training reviews, and global regulators have launched safety inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.