Air India Crash: Experts Raise Alarming Questions After Aviation Tragedy In Ahmedabad Caught On Cam

Experts have reacted strongly to the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, with chilling details emerging from viral crash footage. Former pilot Ehsan Khalid says the aircraft showed no signs of a mid-air explosion but suffered a visible loss of power. A mayday call was made, indicating cockpit awareness of a serious failure. The biggest red flag, according to Khalid, was that the landing gear remained deployed throughout—unusual for a flight that had already taken off. Was it engine failure? A bird hit? Multiple system malfunctions? While the Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and ACARS data will reveal the truth, aviation experts warn against premature conclusions but raise serious technical concerns. The mystery deepens as India awaits the investigation findings.#airindia #airindiacrash #ahmedabadcrash #planecrashindia #aviationexperts #flightgear #pilotmayday #fdr #cvr #breakingnews #aviationsafety #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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