Experts Share Likely Cause of Air India Crash As Last Words of Pilot Surface

• Several aviation experts have shared their views on the likely cause of the Air India Dreamliner crash during takeoff
• The aircraft's black box has already been recovered, and a proper investigation will be carried out to determine the actual cause
• At least 241 people from different nationalities, including women and children, were confirmed dead, with only one survivor

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An investigation has begun into the cause of the ill-fated Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad, and this could take months or even years to identify due to the complex nature.

As usual, aviation experts have shared their views on what they believe could have gone wrong.

One of them is Philip Baum, a visiting professor of aviation security at Coventry University, who told the Independent UK that he suspects a mechanical issue.

According to him, early evidence points to the fact that the accident was caused by a system or multiple systems failures.

Ali Elham, a professor of Design Optimisation, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Southampton, said there are so many questions to be asked.

He said:

"Over the years, numerous improvements in aircraft design, maintenance and operational procedures have resulted from crash investigations. Each incident, especially a fatal one such as the Air India Boeing 787 crash, offers valuable lessons that can drive further enhancements in aviation safety.

The fact that both the aircraft’s flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder (sometimes referred to as the “black boxes”) have now been recovered offers hope that the precise cause of this crash will be identified.

Whatever is ultimately determined to be the cause , technical failure, human error, or a combination of both there will be lessons to be learned. Every event highlights areas where systems, procedures or training can be strengthened to make aviation even safer in the future."

Investigation of Air India plane's black box

Investigators will analyse data from the two black boxes recovered from the Air India aircraft, including cockpit conversations and key flight parameters.

The Times reports that officials investigating the crash will have no shortage of questions.

They are expected to examine the crew’s background and medical history, along with the actions of ground staff and air traffic controllers involved in the aircraft’s departure.

Here is a breakdown of those who lost their lives in the Air India crash, as published.

• 169 Indian nationals
• 53 British nationals
• 7 Portuguese nationals
• 1 Canadian national

Air India pilot's final world made public

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the pilot of the crashed Air India aircraft sent out a frantic last-second communication just moments before the incident.

According to the last radio communication made public, the pilot sent out a mayday call, which disclosed what was happening on board.

In his last words, the pilot, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, made it clear that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was not gaining thrust.

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Source: Legit.ng