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Expert spots terrifying warning sign moments before Air India Boeing plane crash
Aviation experts believe an issue with the wing flaps of an Air India plane that crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad may have played a role in the disaster.
Videos emerged of flight AI171 rapidly dropping shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport and erupting into a fireball as it hit the ground. The plane crashed into a medical college hostel.
After reviewing footage of the crash, aviation analyst Geoffrey Thomas told the BBC that "the undercarriage is still down but the flaps have been retracted."
Thomas said the flaps were in line with the wing, which was quite unusual to happen this soon after take-off.
The undercarriage is normally retracted within 10-15 seconds, and the flaps are then retracted over a period of 10-15 minutes," he explained
Marco Chan, a former pilot and a senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, told the outlet that the incident may "point to potential human error if flaps aren’t set correctly”
"But the resolution of the video is too low to confirm that," Chan added.
Another aviation expert, Terry Tozer, also highlighted an issue with the plane's wings.
"It's very hard to say from the video for sure, it doesn't look as if the flaps are extended and that would be a perfectly obvious explanation for an aircraft not completing its take off correctly," he told the BBC.
Tata Group, which owns the carrier, also said it will also cover the medical expenses of those injured.
"We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured," the company wrote on X.
"Tata Group will provide ₹1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy. We will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support.
"Additionally, we will provide support in the building up of the B J Medical's hostel. We remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time."
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