Veteran Pilot Shares Shocking Theory Behind Air India Crash

A tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad has killed 279 people, and now a veteran pilot is speaking out with a chilling theory. Captain Steve Chen, a commercial airline pilot and popular YouTuber, analyzed footage from the crash and believes the disaster may have been caused by a small but fatal mistake in the cockpit.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was headed to London Gatwick but lost altitude just seconds after takeoff. The aircraft crashed into a doctor’s hostel, causing a massive fireball and destroying the plane. Among the 279 victims were 241 passengers and crew, and 28 people on the ground. There was only one miracle survivor — Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was seated in 11A.

A tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad has killed 279 people, and now a veteran pilot is speaking out with a chilling theory. Captain Steve Chen, a commercial airline pilot and popular YouTuber, analyzed footage from the crash and believes the disaster may have been caused by a small but fatal mistake in the cockpit.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was headed to London Gatwick but lost altitude just seconds after takeoff. The aircraft crashed into a doctor’s hostel, causing a massive fireball and destroying the plane. Among the 279 victims were 241 passengers and crew, and 28 people on the ground. There was only one miracle survivor — Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was seated in 11A.

What Captain Steve Thinks Went Wrong

Captain Steve, who reviewed the crash footage, shared his thoughts in a YouTube video. He believes the main pilot gave the standard command to retract the landing gear after liftoff — but the co-pilot may have pulled the wrong lever.

“I think the co-pilot grabbed the flap handle and raised the flaps instead of the gear,” he said. “If that happened, this explains a lot of why the airplane stopped flying.”

On takeoff, the flaps play a critical role in generating lift. Raising them too early can cause a plane to lose lift and drop suddenly. This small mix-up, Captain Steve suggests, might have led to the devastating crash.

Search and Rescue Efforts Continue

Emergency crews are still working through the wreckage, trying to recover victims and gather evidence. Families of those who died are desperately seeking answers, hoping investigators can confirm what really happened in those crucial seconds after takeoff.

Photos from the scene show burning debris, injured survivors, and emotional families grieving for their loved ones. It’s one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years for Air India, and the investigation is expected to take weeks or even months.

While Captain Steve’s theory is unconfirmed, it sheds light on how even the smallest mistake in the cockpit can lead to massive tragedy. Aviation authorities are expected to release official findings after a full technical investigation. Until then, the world mourns the loss of 279 lives in the Air India crash.

What Captain Steve Thinks Went Wrong

Captain Steve, who reviewed the crash footage, shared his thoughts in a YouTube video. He believes the main pilot gave the standard command to retract the landing gear after liftoff — but the co-pilot may have pulled the wrong lever.

“I think the co-pilot grabbed the flap handle and raised the flaps instead of the gear,” he said. “If that happened, this explains a lot of why the airplane stopped flying.”

On takeoff, the flaps play a critical role in generating lift. Raising them too early can cause a plane to lose lift and drop suddenly. This small mix-up, Captain Steve suggests, might have led to the devastating crash.

Search and Rescue Efforts Continue

Emergency crews are still working through the wreckage, trying to recover victims and gather evidence. Families of those who died are desperately seeking answers, hoping investigators can confirm what really happened in those crucial seconds after takeoff.

Photos from the scene show burning debris, injured survivors, and emotional families grieving for their loved ones. It’s one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years for Air India, and the investigation is expected to take weeks or even months.

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While Captain Steve’s theory is unconfirmed, it sheds light on how even the smallest mistake in the cockpit can lead to massive tragedy. Aviation authorities are expected to release official findings after a full technical investigation. Until then, the world mourns the loss of 279 lives in the Air India crash.

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