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An aviation specialist thinks he has the “simple” explanation for why the Air India aircraft that was en route to London Gatwick cra.shed, ki.llin.g 241 of the 242 passengers on board.
A passenger plane headed for the capital of the United Kingdom cra.shed to the ground on Thursday, June 12, just after taking off at 13:39 local time in Ahmedabad, western India.
According to Air India, the tragic Flight AI171 took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
In the cockpit were Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, 60, and his co-pilot, Clive Kundar. According to reports, the former had over 8,000 flying hours over his 22-year career as a pilot, making him incredibly experienced.
It is believed that nearly immediately after takeoff, Captain Sabharwal issued a mayday call from the Air India cockpit.
“Mayday […] no thrust, losing power, unable to lift,” authorities claim the emergency message said.
