Crashed almost immediately after takeoff. The radar data showing it took off at virtually the end of the runway suggests it probably took off with insufficient speed then stalled.
Similar crashes to that in the past with similar causes
Jesus…..a 787 Dreamliner as well, think that’s the first deadly crash involving one of those?
Weren't Boeing under investigation recently due to incomplete or falsified inspections on their 787s...
Indeed, but can't rule out a technical issue causing a stall either.Early to speculate but that would suggest potential pilot error.
Terrible that this should be your first thought.Terrible. Hope Trump doesn't comment out of respect for the families, but sadly he can't keep his gob shut.
Stuff coming out of India saying that the purchase by Tata in 2022 has been followed by numerous cost-cutting measures (which *could* involve maintenance and safety checks, of course). Owned 75% by Tata and 25% Singapore Airlines.It's hardly like Air India are a tinpot low cost airline either they are a Star Alliance member and the flag carrier of India so makes it even more of a shock
Either that or engine trouble which got them past V1 but not V2Early to speculate but that would suggest potential pilot error.
Seen a video which shows the plane gliding down to ground level rather than in a steep decline, suggesting engine failure rather than a stall. You can only imagine how hard the pilots were fighting to keep it in the air to avoid buildings, etc. Grim!Crashed almost immediately after takeoff. The radar data showing it took off at virtually the end of the runway suggests it probably took off with insufficient speed then stalled.
Similar crashes to that in the past with similar causes
Ones of this type are pretty rare nowadaysIs it just me or do there seem to be a lot more plane crashes recently? Or do we just hear about them more? Either way, as an already nervous flyer, i'm really not going to enjoy my next flight.
Unfortunately they are not all that uncommon in the Central Asian and Far East area - Nepal, next to India has a dreadful air safety record to the point their planes are banned from European airspaceIs it just me or do there seem to be a lot more plane crashes recently? Or do we just hear about them more? Either way, as an already nervous flyer, i'm really not going to enjoy my next flight.
Horrific stuff.Seen a video which shows the plane gliding down to ground level rather than in a steep decline, suggesting engine failure rather than a stall. You can only imagine how hard the pilots were fighting to keep it in the air to avoid buildings, etc. Grim!
Is it just me or do there seem to be a lot more plane crashes recently? Or do we just hear about them more? Either way, as an already nervous flyer, i'm really not going to enjoy my next flight.
It was my second thought after thoughts for the families, but your right to take offence so apologies. Friends of ours regularly travel to that airport in India from Gatwick so wasn't being flippant.Terrible that this should be your first thought.
I'm not sure there have, Tom.Is it just me or do there seem to be a lot more plane crashes recently? Or do we just hear about them more? Either way, as an already nervous flyer, i'm really not going to enjoy my next flight.
As much as I despise that man, comments on him are irrelevant to the incident.It was my second thought after thoughts for the families, but your right to take offence so apologies. Friends of ours regularly travel to that airport in India from Gatwick so wasn't being flippant.
To give full context, I was reacting to X where people are stupidly blaming Boeing which will just antagonise the orange manchild.
I'd avoid dodgy airlines flying around Asia like the plague, you'd genuinely have to sedate me to get me on one of those. Air India is fairly reputable though right? In fact i'm trying to remember who i flew with when work sent me to Bangalore once...Unfortunately they are not all that uncommon in the Central Asian and Far East area - Nepal, next to India has a dreadful air safety record to the point their planes are banned from European airspace
Most of the incidents over there though are from budget airlines and not reputable ones that fly to and from the UK regularly like in this case
I hate flying, especially taking off and I never fail to wince when I am one one taxiing and getting up in the air - I am flying Malaysian Airlines in November who have obviously had incidents in the past and although I will be absolutely fine the thought in the back of my head will not not be there
I remember the one going into the wall on the runway and the one going into the helicopter.. whatever the reason i've seen way too many images of planes crashing recently.I'm not sure there have, Tom.
This is only the third incident in 2025 involving a plane bigger than about 20 seats. Of the previous two, one crashed on landing and the other caught fire before take-off. There are others that you can't mitigate for, like the one in Washington DC, where a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter which simply should not have been in that airspace.
In fairness to Malaysian Airlines, MH17 was beyond their control it was shot down by Russian militants flying over the east of Ukraine in the very very early days of the conflict - MH370 remains a complete mystery and I doubt we will ever know what happened to itYeh I'd avoid dodgy airlines flying around Asia like the plague, you'd genuinely have to sedate me to get me on one of those. Air India is fairly reputable though right? In fact i'm trying to remember who i flew with when work sent me to Bangalore once...
Appears to have crashed into the hostel part of a medical college so even more lives lost. Absolutely tragic.Was hopeful of their chances before seeing the explosion and what it collided with. Was hoping it was heading toward a clearing on that footage.
Not Trump-related: Boeing does appear to have some kind of cloak of invincibility when it comes to airline safety. There have been so many losses of 737s in particular, and yet they haven't been grounded (other than the Max range, which are still dodgy, in my opinion). Concorde had ONE accident (caused by the French not keeping their airports maintained properly) and it was grounded pretty much terminally!As much as I despise that man, comments on him are irrelevant to the incident.
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