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Boeing 787 disaster: Survivor unpacks - A drama in India!
A serious accident involving a Boeing 787 in India claims 279 lives. Learn more about the causes and ongoing investigations.
Boeing 787 disaster: Survivor unpacks - A drama in India!
On June 12, 2023, a tragic accident occurred over New Delhi when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a densely populated residential area during takeoff. The incident claimed at least 279 lives, including 38 people on the ground, while a passenger, who was fortunately sitting near an emergency exit, was the only survivor to be rescued from the wreckage. As 20minutes reports, the pilot's emergency call was made shortly after takeoff, but the exact causes of the crash are still unclear. Indian Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol has announced that all aspects of the incident will be investigated.
Investigators have now developed several hypotheses that indicate an “extremely rare” technical breakdown of the aircraft. A new video sequence described as "groundbreaking" shows that the plane suffered a "critical loss of power on both engines", which led to the sudden downward movement. This information comes from the report by lindependant Particular attention was paid to an observed protrusion on the aircraft's underbelly, which indicates the triggering of the so-called RAT (Ram Air Turbine) - an emergency system that is activated in the event of massive failures of electrical and hydraulic systems.
Investigations and further investigations
The Civil Aviation Authority of India (DGCA) has ordered immediate safety checks of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners operating in India in response to the incident. The measures taken so far have shown no problems with the other 33 Air India aircraft in operation. However, a technical incident affecting a flight from Ahmedabad to London has led to its cancellation, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
The two black boxes from the ill-fated flight are currently being evaluated in India and a report on the investigation is expected in the next three months. The so-called “simultaneous operation” of the pilots, in which both pilots operate the steering wheel at the same time, could also come into play in this incident. The Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses has already identified this issue as important for safety in commercial air transport.
Until the exact causes are clarified, the cause of death remains uncertain for many of those affected. The identification of the victims is being progressed with the support of genetic analysis, and the 260 identities identified so far are only part of the shocking outcome of this disaster.
It remains to be seen what information the investigation will reveal in the coming weeks and whether the hypotheses regarding a simultaneous engine failure or other causes can ultimately be confirmed. For the relatives of the victims and the entire aviation industry, clarifying the accident is of central importance.