A United Airlines Boeing 787, Flight 108, experienced a suspected engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles International Airport, prompting the pilot to declare a mayday. The flight, carrying 219 passengers and 11 crew members, was en route to Munich, Germany when the pilot reported the left engine failure. The plane then circled back and safely landed at Dulles approximately 30 minutes later, with all passengers deplaning normally. The flight was subsequently canceled and passengers were rebooked on alternative travel arrangements.
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A preliminary report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau reveals that the Air India flight that crashed in June experienced a fuel cutoff to its engines shortly after takeoff. The report details that the fuel control switches in the cockpit of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner were flipped, starving the engines of fuel. Investigators were able to determine the fuel cutoff switches were intentionally moved, resulting in the aircraft crashing after the engines attempted to relight. The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder captured crucial information leading up to the crash, including the pilots’ confusion and the “MAYDAY” call. The investigation is ongoing, with Air India cooperating and expressing solidarity with the affected families.
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Following an Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, India, resulting in 271 deaths, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived and has been discharged from the hospital. The crash, involving passengers of various nationalities, prompted criticism of the British government’s response from grieving families. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, involving the examination of the flight recorders and aircraft maintenance records. Air India is cooperating with authorities and working to repatriate the deceased.
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The flight data recorder (black box) from the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has been recovered from the roof of a doctors’ hostel struck by the aircraft. A joint team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau and Gujarat government personnel located the bright orange device, which contains crucial flight data and cockpit audio recordings. This information will be vital in determining the cause of the crash, which tragically resulted in only one survivor out of 242 passengers. International investigative teams are now on-site to assist in the inquiry.
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An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, killing all 242 passengers and crew aboard. The plane, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, impacted a medical college hostel, resulting in numerous casualties on the ground. Rescue efforts are underway, with at least 30 bodies recovered, and many more feared trapped. The nationalities of those on board included a significant number of Indian and British citizens, along with a small number of other nationalities.
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An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, India, shortly after takeoff, resulting in a large fire and significant damage to a nearby residential area. The flight, carrying 242 people, was en route to London when it went down. Rescue operations are underway, and investigations into the cause of the crash, potentially involving heavy fuel load, are expected to begin. Multiple agencies, including the DGCA, are responding, and the Indian government is providing support to victims and families. Airport operations have partially resumed.
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John Q. Hosedrinker