Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Ex-Pilot Questions Boeing 787 Aircraft’s Flap Deployment | Firstpost POV|N18G
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI171 bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members. The crash occurred at approximately 1:17 PM in the densely populated Meghaninagar area, with the aircraft striking the B.J. Medical College hostel, resulting in significant casualties, including medical students. Former pilot Terry Tozer noted that alarming video footage showed the aircraft’s flaps not opening during takeoff, a critical failure since proper flap deployment is essential for flight. Tozer emphasised that while the Dreamliner is a modern, successful design with a strong safety record, strict adherence to operational procedures and crew performance remains vital, alongside robust maintenance and regulatory oversight. The incident has sent shockwaves through the aviation community, given the 787’s previously impeccable safety history.
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