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Old 07-21-2025, 11:42 AM
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The wing flaps were not in takeoff/landing position. Virtually flat. And the plane apparently stalled shortly after wheels off the runway.
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The Straits Times logo

Air India plane crash draws attention to flaps and landing gear

Mr Mann said the flaps appeared to be incorrectly positioned, adding that trying to belatedly adjust the flaps could lead to an aerodynamic stall.
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The Mirror US

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.
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But those that will not/cannot face facts re the India crash and that a pilot deliberately turned off both engines… can’t handle the truth.
So you've changed your mind? It wasn't the "flaps" and the improper configuration? Now it was Pilot turned off the engines?
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