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India Today
19 hours ago
- General
- India Today
What led to Air India crash? Pilots simulate accident, find key flaw, says report
While the reason behind the crash of the ill-fated AI 171 jet is yet to be ascertained, Air India pilots re-enacted the aircraft's parameters in a flight simulator and identified technical malfunction as a possible cause, Bloomberg reported, quoting part of the simulation, the pilots kept the landing gear deployed and the wing flaps retracted. However, it was found that these configurations alone would not have resulted in a India has declined to comment on the findings. "These are speculations, and we will not be able to give any comments at this time," an Air India spokesperson told India SIMULATION FOUND? Pictures of the wreckage of the doomed Boeing 787 Dreamliner showed that the flaps were in an extended position, and not retracted, as speculated. The flaps provide the extra lift required by an aircraft during the take-off and landing phases when its speed is London-bound aircraft crashed into a medical college campus within seconds of takeoff in Ahmedabad, killing all but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board, and another 34 individuals who were on the results, along with several expert analyses, have reinforced the technical failure angle as one possible cause of the ENGINE FAILURE?advertisementAn aviation expert, former US Navy pilot Captain Steve Scheibner, has suggested dual engine failure might be behind one of the worst aviation accidents in India in several an interview with India Today, he said the deployment of the ram air turbine (RAT) shortly after takeoff pointed to a dual engine failure. The simulation was conducted separately from the official investigation being carried out by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Sources told Bloomberg that it was done to explore possible analysis of the crash footage by Air India pilots found the landing gear was partially tilted forward, suggesting the retraction sequence of the wheels had been the same time, the landing-gear doors had not opened, which the pilots said indicated that the aircraft experienced a loss of power or a hydraulic failure - pointing to issues with the analysis of data from the black boxes of the doomed Air India aircraft is currently underway at the AAIB's laboratory in Delhi. It will help in reconstructing the sequence of events leading to the accident as well as give an idea why both engines simultaneously lost power.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Business Insider
a day ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Boeing Stock Holds Steady as Investigators Zero In on Air India Crash Clues
Aerospace stock Boeing (BA) remained steady today as the investigation into the crash of Air India Flight 171 continues. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating a scheduled service from Ahmedabad to London, plunged to the ground just seconds after takeoff on June 12, killing all but one of the 242 people on board in what has become India's worst aviation disaster in decades. At least 30 people on the ground also lost their lives when the jet crashed into the BJ Medical College complex, barely two kilometers from the runway. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. The 12-year-old Dreamliner had undergone a full 'C check' in 2023 and engine overhauls earlier this year. Despite that maintenance, the jet failed to gain proper altitude before crashing and bursting into flames just 32 seconds after departure. Investigators are focusing on a range of potential causes, including a rare dual-engine failure. The aircraft's engines, built by General Electric and controlled by a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system, are designed to prevent precisely such catastrophic events. Investigators have also highlighted the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) moments before the crash, which suggests a sudden electrical failure may have occurred. Though the RAT can provide emergency power, it cannot keep an aircraft in the air. In simulator recreations of the doomed flight, pilots used the same takeoff configuration but were unable to replicate the loss of altitude. Experts are exploring whether a loss of hydraulic power, which depends on functioning engines, could have prevented the landing gear doors from opening properly, compounding the emergency. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), supported by Boeing and the US National Transportation Safety Board, has recovered and begun analyzing data from the plane's Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders, which store at least 88 flight parameters and 25 hours of cockpit voice recordings. These black boxes, designed to survive extreme forces, should help reconstruct the final moments. Murlidhar Mohol, India's minister of state for civil aviation, confirmed that all possibilities – from fuel issues to electrical and hydraulic malfunctions – are under examination, along with the chance of sabotage. 'It has never happened that both engines have shut down together,' he remarked, noting that CCTV footage and other evidence are also being reviewed. According to international guidelines, a preliminary report must be filed within 30 days of the accident. Sources say this report, expected by July 11, will run four to five pages and include key facts about the aircraft, crew, weather, and conditions at the time of the crash, along with early conclusions and recommendations for further investigation. A complete report is expected in about three months. Should You Bet on Boeing Stock Right Now? Wall Street remains firmly bullish on Boeing, with analysts collectively handing the stock a Strong Buy consensus rating. The breakdown includes 17 Buy recommendations, 2 Holds, and just a single Sell. With an average price target of $226.42, Boeing shares could gain another ~8% from current levels. (See Boeing stock forecast) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India Boeing 787 crash: What brought down AI 171 plane in Ahmedabad? Simulation puts focus on technical failure
Air India pilots have conducted simulations of the ill-fated flight's conditions. (PTI photo) Air India plane crash : Over a fortnight after the fatal Air India aircraft disaster that claimed lives of all onboard except for a single survivor, investigators alongside the airline are analysing the possibility of simultaneous engine failures that may have caused the Boeing 787 aircraft to lose altitude and crash. Air India pilots have conducted simulations of the ill-fated flight's conditions in a simulator, testing scenarios with extended landing gear and retracted wing flaps. These simulations revealed that these configurations alone would not have resulted in a crash, according to sources close to the investigation quoted in a Bloomberg report. These findings, coupled with the earlier detection of an emergency-power turbine activation moments before impact, have strengthened the investigation's focus towards technical malfunction as a potential cause, sources said in the report. Air India Plane Crash Simulation & Clues The cause of simultaneous power loss in both engines remains unclear, whilst investigators continue their analysis of data from the two flight recorders. Whilst the investigation considers various possibilities, technical matters have become a primary focus, according to sources familiar with the matter. The test flight simulation was performed independently of the formal investigation being conducted by India's AAIB, with the purpose of examining potential circumstances, according to one source familiar with the matter. The ill-fated Boeing 787 that met with disaster in Ahmedabad on June 12 utilised two General Electric Co. manufactured engines. Visual recordings captured the aircraft's unsuccessful attempt to achieve height post-takeoff, followed by its descent to the ground, finally leading to the crash. Aviation experts who studied the footage noted the forward tilt of the landing gear, indicating that the flight crew had begun retracting the wheels. The unopened landing-gear doors, combined with the gear position, suggests potential power loss or hydraulic system failure. This observation further strengthens the possibility of engine-related issues, as the engines supply the aircraft's electrical power, the Bloomberg report said. Computer-operated systems known as Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) regulate modern aircraft engines. This technology assists pilots in managing aircraft power while ensuring optimal engine performance within specified operational boundaries. Also Read | Air India plane crash: 787 Dreamliner is Boeing's flagship product - 10 things to know about aircraft model involved in Ahmedabad crash Previous investigations revealed that prior to the crash, the RAT (Ram Air Turbine), an emergency turbine located at the aircraft's rear section, was deployed. Although this device supplies crucial electrical power during system failures, its small size prevents it from producing any aerodynamic lift. Examination of the debris indicates that the wing flaps and slats, crucial components for enhancing aircraft lift during takeoff, were in their proper extended position. This incident stands as the most severe in Indian civil aviation history over multiple decades, and represents the first catastrophic loss of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The flight crew, who did not survive the incident, issued a Mayday distress signal moments after becoming airborne. According to two sources close to the investigation, approximately 15 seconds elapsed between the emergency call and the aircraft's impact. Representatives from Boeing and the US National Transportation Safety Board are present on site to assist with the investigative process. The timeline for authorities to release findings from the flight data recorders remains uncertain. These devices traditionally provide detailed information about aircraft configurations, operational parameters and flight deck communications. Also Read | Air India AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad: Flying has become safer over the decades; last 5 years safest since 2000 Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm a Scots nightclub boss – I invented the perfect DIY potion that drives rats away
The gran has run one of Scotland's longest-running nightclubs for 30 years JUST LIKE RAT I'm a Scots nightclub boss – I invented the perfect DIY potion that drives rats away Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NIGHTCLUB boss claims to have invented a secret potion powerful enough to drive rodent infestations from homes — which she developed working at her spot the RATT club. Mum of three Elizabeth Ferguson told how she blends seven every day ingredients in her kitchen and it is so effective it can drive entrenched colonies out in just days. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Elizabeth Ferguson owner of Room at the top Club (RATT) in Bathgate Credit: Tom Farmer 3 Elizabeth Ferguson outside the famous nightspot Credit: Tom Farmer 3 The concoction can drive entrenched colonies out in just days Credit: Getty She tested it in a pal's loft after exterminators struggled for seven months to clear out the critters. Elizabeth — who also owns a pub named Elixir — first started mixing concoctions four decades ago to help with her second pregnancy when doctors warned giving birth again could kill her. She told The Scottish Sun: 'My friend had pest control in over and over again to try shift the rats in her house. 'They tried poison and traps and everything else but nothing was working. 'I had mixed up wee things for her in the past and in desperation she asked if I had anything that would work. 'I used different herbs to make up a spray. 'The rats were gone in days. 'Even the exterminator who signed the house off put it down to the blend.' Elizabeth and husband Billy opened nightclub Room At The Top — known to revellers as RATT — nearly 30 years ago and has brought some of the biggest names in music to Bathgate, West Lothian. A manager there pleaded for her help after trying to shift a severe rodent infestation by conventional means failed. Shocking moment pack of huge RATS swarm popular McDonald's The gran-of-five says she spent 'a few days' thinking it over before devising her secret recipe which features a handful of ingredients 'everybody will have heard of' in the form of cold-pressed herbs and essential oils. She made batches for two friends after they struggled to shift rodent infestations. Pal Natalie Dunsmore, 26, was given a 100ml bottle and told to spray her loft with the mixture and soak cotton wool with it before blocking up any entrance points. And when exterminators returned last month they found the rats were gone. Bosses signed off on a report confirming there had been 'no sign' of the animals since she used the potion. Natalie, of nearby Harthill, said: 'It started with mice in the loft but they ended up attracting rats. 'Exterminators were coming every week and told us all they could really do was put down poison and traps. 'They couldn't shift them after seven months. 'I turned to Elizabeth out of desperation more than anything and it's been amazing. 'I spritzed the loft a couple of times and they've not been back since.' Elizabeth defied doctors who advised her to get an abortion while pregnant with her second son over fears she would not survive his birth. She studied herbalism and aromatherapy, developing a mixture she named Pass which she credits for saving her life — claiming it can aid focus and relaxation and has helped students pass exams, driving tests and succeed at job interviews.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Five men accused of attacking man allegedly branded ‘rat', to face non-jury trial as books of evidence served
FIVE men accused of attacking a man who was allegedly branded a "rat", beaten and held in a west Dublin house will stand trial in the Special Criminal Court. Brothers Jason Hennessy Jnr, 28, Devon Hennessy, 29, and Brandon Hennessy, 22, of Sheephill Avenue, Kenneth Fitzsimons, 45, and his son, Dean, 24, of Castlecurragh Vale, They were initially charged with various offences, including causing serious harm to the alleged victim and falsely imprisoning him, as well as producing an article during a dispute. Later, The five appeared before Judge Alan Mitchell at Cloverhill District Judge Mitchell noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed trial on indictment. Read more in News Furthermore, a State solicitor informed Judge Mitchell that the DPP authorised the five men to be sent forward for trial to the non-jury Special Criminal Court, mainly used for terrorism and organised crime cases. Gardai served them with books of evidence. The DPP drafted a certificate under section 46.2 of the Offences Against the State Act that, in this case, "the ordinary courts are inadequate to secure the effective administration of justice". It was furnished to the judge, who granted the return for trial order, to the venue sought by the DPP; however, a date for their appearance at the three-judge court, in the Criminal Courts of Justice, has yet to be set. Most read in Irish News The defendants have not indicated pleas and were remanded in continuing custody. Copies of video evidence are to be handed over to their solicitor, Simon Fleming, who applied for legal aid. 'RAT' BRANDING CHARGES The judge warned the men to notify the prosecution if they intended to adduce alibi evidence in their defence. Legal aid was granted to include continued representation of Mr Fleming, along with a barrister and a senior counsel for each defendant. Brandon Hennessy is charged with knowingly "holding down" the man while "RAT" was branded onto his face and torso. Jason Hennessy and Dean Fitzsimons have charges alleging that their role was "branding the word RAT on the face and torso" of the man. Kenneth Fitzsimons and Devon Hennessy are accused of assaulting the man "in preparation for branding the word RAT onto his face and torso". It is alleged that when the five men committed the offences outlined, they were "participating in an activity of the organisation". 1 Jason Hennessy Jnr is among those charged Credit:
