Air India Crash: The Haunting Whine of the Ram Air Turbine
Air India aircraft's twin engine malfunction captured on video during flight AN171
An In-depth Analysis of the Mysterious Crash of Flight AI171
Last updated: June 16, 2025
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Under the Veil of Tragedy: Air India Flight AI171
Rumors swirl around the catastrophic crash of Air India flight AI171 just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. Amid the confusion, an enhanced video clip resurfaced on social media, shedding new light on the harrowing moments leading up to the disaster. This chilling 18-second footage unveils the unmistakable sound of the aircraft's Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deploying before impact.
The RAT—a last-ditch emergency system—is only meant to engage in dire circumstances, such as when both engines have failed or when there's a complete power loss (electrical or hydraulic)[5][1][3]. Experts weigh in on the potential causes, concluding that the RAT's activation could indicate a dual engine failure or an entire system collapse[5][3].
One aviation specialist noted that, while the RAT could bypass normal conditions, its activation is generally considered a desperation measure on modern aircraft like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner[5][3]. This grim evidence, in conjunction with other witness accounts and technical analysis, leads experts to suspect a dual engine failure or complete system failure as the primary culprits behind the Air India tragedy[5][3][1].
A Survivor's Tale
Accounts from a lucky few who managed to escape the doomed flight paint a terrifying picture. One survivor reported a deafening noise followed by flickering cabin lights, further supporting the timeline of a sudden and devastating power loss consistent with RAT activation[3].
Heeding the Call: Addressing Safety Concerns
India has taken decisive action, ordering an inspection of all Boeing 787s in service following the crash[2]. Experts will examine engine thrust, flap settings, and possible maintenance lapses to determine whether there were underlying issues that contributed to the disaster[2].
As investigators delve deeper into the tragedy, the enhanced video footage serves as a lynchpin, providing a chilling technical lead in what promises to be a long and complex inquiry[1].
With the Cockpit Voice Recorder now recovered from the wreckage, a preliminary report is on the horizon, shedding light on the series of events that led to the unspeakable loss.
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During the investigation of the Air India Flight AI171 crash, enhancing technology aided in the analysis by resurfacing a chilling 18-second video clip that revealed the activation of the Ram Air Turbine. In general news and technology circles, discussions ensued on car-accidents and airline news, linking this tragic event potentially to a dual engine failure or general system failure. Meanwhile, reports of accidents continued to dominate general-news with the Kedarnath helicopter crash adding another layer of tragedy to the nation.
