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India Today
6 days ago
- Science
- India Today
US expert Steve Scheibner revises Air India crash theory, cites engine failure
In what could shed light on the possible cause of last week's fatal Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, former US Navy pilot Captain Steve Scheibner has highlighted new evidence suggesting it was a dual engine the new video, the US aviation expert said he was revising his earlier view of the possible cause after examining a clearer Scheibner had suggested that the pilots' failure to set the flaps properly could have been one of the possible causes. He had also mentioned a bird strike or fuel contamination as other potential reasons for engine to a video of the Air India flight -- shot from a nearby rooftop -- that captured the moments leading up to the crash, Scheibner said there was sufficient audio and visual evidence to indicate that the ram air turbine (RAT) was deployed shortly after takeoff. A RAT, which is located just behind the wing on the right side of the airplane, is deployed to power vital systems of an aircraft when it loses its electrical and hydraulic systems or experiences dual engine failure. "You see kind it looks like a protrusion on the belly of the underneath, you see a little gray dot it almost looks like an artifact on the screen. That little gray dot is the RAT," he said."This is visual confirmation that the RAT was deployed," he then moves on to the audio evidence, pointing to a distinct "high-pitched squeal," which he says was made by a RAT, just before the crash."It sounds like a high-pitched prop, like a Cessna going by," he said."It's (RAT) not designed for an airplane that's at 400 or 500 feet and loses all power -- there's no time to get the engines restarted; there's no benefit to them," he added." It is to be remembered that the plane climbed to 625 feet before crashing the aviation expert cited the lone survivor's account wherein he said that he heard "a loud bang" and cabin lights flicker, moments before he escaped the plane. Scheibner pointed out that the lone survivor's account matched with what generally happens during RAT 20,000 hours of flying experience under his belt, Scheibner said that the jury is yet to be out on what actually caused the engines to collapse just after take-off. However, he feels that the traffic air control audio will reveal whether the real cause behind the Mayday call was a double engine failure.
News18
6 days ago
- General
- News18
Netizens Debate RAT Deployment Clues In Air India Crash Video Amid ‘What Went Wrong' Probe
Last Updated: While the exact cause of the crash remains unconfirmed, multiple theories have emerged including a possible dual engine failure or major technical malfunction ds The crash of Air India's Ahmedabad-to-London flight AI171, which killed all 241 passengers on board, has sent shockwaves across the globe. The tragic incident has reignited concerns about air safety, despite commercial aviation being widely regarded as one of the safest modes of transport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner went down shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport. While the exact cause of the crash remains unconfirmed, multiple theories have emerged including a possible dual engine failure or major technical malfunction. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation and are examining data recovered from the aircraft's black box. Officials say the real cause of the crash will only be known after a detailed technical analysis is completed. Even as the official investigation is underway, several users on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) have begun dissecting videos of the crash, searching for clues. One particular theory that has gained traction is the suspected deployment of the RAT (Ram Air Turbine), a small, foldable turbine that powers the aircraft during emergency situations. Captain Steve Scheibner Backs Dual-Engine Failure Theory A YouTube video by Captain Steve Scheibner, a former US Navy pilot and aviation expert, has added weight to the speculation. In the video, Scheibner analyses new crash footage using both visual and audio evidence to suggest the possible deployment of the RAT — which could point to a serious systems failure on board. 'There was no evidence of engine failure — no fire, no sparks, no smoke from the engines," Scheibner initially said. 'So, I thought they maybe grabbed the wrong handle and prematurely raised the flaps… But I am going to change my analysis now due to this new video," he said. Scheibner explained that on a Boeing 787, the RAT is automatically deployed in one of three scenarios: a massive electrical failure, a hydraulic system collapse, or a dual engine failure — the most severe of the possibilities. 'A lot of people are talking about the RAT theory. The purpose of the RAT is to provide electrical and hydraulic pressure for the aircraft in an extreme emergency… I'm going to give three or more reasons why I believe RAT was deployed — and why I now believe this was a dual engine failure," he added. Audio is consistent with the 787's ram air turbine (RAT) deployed, indicating a loss in engine power. — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) June 12, 2025 While Scheibner's analysis and crowd-sourced theories are fuelling online discussion, people will have to wait for the final findings of the investigation. The black box data, including cockpit voice recordings and flight system logs, will play a crucial role in confirming whether the RAT was indeed deployed and what triggered the fatal sequence of events. Meanwhile, Air India and aviation safety authorities are yet to issue an official statement addressing the RAT deployment theory. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 16, 2025, 14:14 IST News viral Netizens Debate RAT Deployment Clues In Air India Crash Video Amid 'What Went Wrong' Probe
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Air India crash mystery deepens: US Navy 'Top Gun' Captain Steve points to 'RAT' that may explain what exactly went wrong
In what is now India's worst air disaster in nearly twenty years and the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner , aviation expert Captain Steve Scheibner has updated his assessment of the June 12 Air India crash near Ahmedabad. Scheibner, a former U.S. Navy pilot, now says the available evidence strongly supports a dual engine failure. Captain Steve Scheibner, a former US Navy pilot with over 20,000 hours of flying experience, is widely respected for his in-depth aviation analysis and flight safety expertise. New footage shows critical emergency system deployed Scheibner had earlier outlined four possible causes of the crash. These included loss of power, fuel contamination, a bird strike, or a flap setting error. However, after examining sharper video footage released after the incident, his opinion has changed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Does My Family Name Mean? beenverified Sign Up Undo 'In the middle of the circle, you see kind of a protrusion on the belly of the aircraft... just underneath that you see a little grey dot... that little grey dot is the RAT,' Scheibner said in a new video posted on YouTube. He was referring to the ram air turbine (RAT), a device designed to deploy automatically if both engines fail or if the aircraft loses all hydraulic or electrical systems. 'This is visual confirmation that the RAT deployed,' he said. The RAT is not meant to activate under normal flight conditions and only comes into action during extreme emergencies. Live Events RAT sound and survivor's account offer more clues Scheibner also analysed audio from the crash video, identifying a distinct 'high-pitched squeal' in the background. 'It sounds like a high-pitched prop, like a little Cessna going by,' he said, linking the sound to the RAT's two-bladed turbine spinning at high speed to generate emergency power. In addition to video and sound, he pointed to the lone survivor's statement. A passenger seated in 11A, close to an emergency exit, reportedly heard 'a loud bang' and saw the cabin lights flicker before impact. Scheibner said this description matched what typically happens during a RAT deployment. Mayday call cited as possible fourth signal Scheibner added that unconfirmed reports of a Mayday call by the captain indicated they were 'losing thrust or something to that effect.' Although air traffic control audio is yet to be released, this detail, if verified, would further support the engine failure theory. Conclusion remains open 'This puts the dual engine failure theory in first place,' Scheibner said. 'But we're still at square one. We don't know why both engines on a 787 flamed out after takeoff. It's a real head-scratcher.' The Boeing 787 involved in the crash had completed over 8,000 flights and logged 41,000 flying hours before the incident. Investigations by aviation authorities are still in progress.
Qatar Tribune
14-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Co-pilot error suspected in new Air India crash theory
The co-pilot of Air India Flight AI171 may have made a fatal error, causing the crash that killed 241 people onboard and dozens more on the ground, an aviation expert has claimed. Captain Steve Scheibner, a veteran commercial airline pilot, claims the London Gatwick-bound 787 Dreamliner co-pilot may have been asked to retract the landing gear but pulled the wrong lever and instead raised the flaps. The former American Airlines pilot's claims, broadcast on his YouTube channel, came as it emerged air accident investigators in India were planning to interview pilots and crew who had flown in the plane in the week leading up to the crash. It is hoped they may hold clues as to why the plane crashed just minutes after take off from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on June 12. Meanwhile, investigators are understood to have begun decoding the black box's flight data to try to establish exactly what happened before the crash. Scheibner believes a simple catastrophic error may have caused the plane to plunge from the sky. 'Here's what I think happened, again folks this is just my opinion,' he said. 'I think the pilot flying said to the co-pilot 'gear up' at the appropriate time. I think the co-pilot grabbed the flap handle and raised the flaps, instead of the gear. 'If that happened, this explains a lot of why this aeroplane stopped flying.' He explained how the wings would normally bend during take-off as the lift forces it into the air. But video footage appears to not show that happening, fuelling speculation that the flaps, used to help lift the plane, had been retracted. The landing gear also remained down, despite it being normal procedure to lift them within a few seconds of clearing the tarmac. (Agencies)
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pilot Warns Passengers Against Using Seatback Pocket
As the summer draws near, we're reaching the peak season for airline travel across the United States. But before you board a plane, one former pilot has a warning for all passengers to ensure they don't lose their valuables. Captain Steve Scheibner, an American Airlines pilot who's gained a following on YouTube as Captain Steeeve, issued a warning for all passengers recently as he advised travelers to never place their personal belongings in the back pocket of airplane seats, especially if it's something valuable or irreplaceable. "Stop putting personal items in the seat back pocket in front of you. If you want to lose it and never see it again, put it in that dark hole that is the seat back pocket in front of you," Scheibner warned in a recent video. Scheibner said that far too many times, he has heard from passengers who deboarded the plane only to realize that they've left personal items in the seat pocket where it's difficult to see or keep track of your items. The biggest problem, he explains, is that once a passenger gets off the plane, they are not allowed to re-board the plane to look for their item. "If the airplane is still at the gate, fingers crossed that somebody who cares can go out there and find the thing that you left in that seat back pocket," he said. "But the odds are diminishing with every minute that ticks by after you leave that seat and you leave it in that black hole of despair. So, my friends, do not put your personal items in that seat back pocket, unless of course, you don't ever want to see it again." The best way to avoid losing your valuables is to simply keep them in your pockets or your carry-on items. Pilot Warns Passengers Against Using Seatback Pocket first appeared on Men's Journal on May 27, 2025
