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The DGCA’s initial report also says likelihood of pilot error is considered minimal and the simultaneous failure of both engines is deemed highly improbable
The tail of the airplane is seen stuck in a building at the site of an airplane that crashed in Ahmedabad. (File pic/PTI)
The initial probe report of the Ahmedabad Air India crash, accessed by CNN-News18, reveals key findings from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s assessment led by the director of security.
Firstly, the possibility of a bird strike has been ruled out as no carcasses were found. Overloading was also dismissed as a factor since some passenger seats were empty and the load distribution was routine. The likelihood of pilot error is considered minimal. The simultaneous failure of both engines is deemed highly improbable.
It is important to note that this incident marks the first crash involving a Boeing 787, despite approximately 1,200 of these aircraft being in operation globally for over twelve years.
The final conclusions of the investigation will be determined by the DGCA, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and Boeing upon completion of thorough investigations. At this stage, the aforementioned causes have been ruled out, and the probe continues.
The flight, carrying 242 people, was flying from Ahmedabad to London. It crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, shortly after taking off, leaving 241 on board dead and also leading to several casualties on the ground as it went down on a medical college hostel mess.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Ahmedabad early this morning and visited the crash site. He then visited the civil hospital, where he met Ramesh Vishvakumar, the lone survivor from the crashed plane and also the people injured on land.
Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18
Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18
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