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world6 months ago

Air India Crash: Families, Investigations, and Unanswered Questions

Families of the Air India crash victims are dissatisfied with the initial investigation report, which revealed that the plane's fuel switches were cut off immediately after takeoff, but did not clarify why or how. They seek transparency and accountability to prevent future tragedies, as the investigation continues with international cooperation and further examination of components. The crash resulted in 241 deaths on board and 19 on the ground, making it one of the deadliest in recent history.

world6 months ago

Air India Crash: Investigation Reveals Engine Failure and Cockpit Chaos

The family of a victim of the Air India Flight 171 crash demands accountability and answers, as a preliminary investigation suggests engine fuel cut-off shortly after takeoff, but remains incomplete. Victims' relatives seek transparency and justice, emphasizing the importance of understanding the root cause of the tragedy, which resulted in 260 deaths, including Manju Mahesh Patel, whose granddaughter expresses the need for closure.

aviation-accident2 years ago

Investigation Reveals New Details on Fatal Helicopter Crashes

New details from a preliminary federal investigation into a fatal television news helicopter crash in New Jersey reveal that the helicopter was returning from an assignment when it crashed in a forest, killing the pilot and photographer. The helicopter was flying at about 1,000 feet when it drifted right, descended, and crashed, with no anomalies found in the engine. The wreckage was heavily impacted, and the cause of the crash remains unclear as investigators continue their probe.

accidents2 years ago

NTSB Releases Preliminary Reports on Deadly Plane Crashes in Virginia and Western New York.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the Cessna Citation 560 jet crash that killed four people in Virginia. The report shows the plane's movements leading up to the crash, including the pilot's departure from Melbourne International Airport, landing at Elizabethton Municipal Airport to pick up passengers, and flying to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport before turning around and heading south. The pilot did not respond to air traffic control and the plane crashed into a rural area just north of Montebello, Virginia. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but hypoxia is a leading theory. The plane had a cockpit voice recorder onboard, but it has not yet been found.

accident2 years ago

FAA Report Reveals Cause of Fatal BRPD Helicopter Crash.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a preliminary report stating that the Baton Rouge Police Department helicopter crashed after its tail rotor struck a tree. The investigation into the crash continues, and the FAA will determine if there were any mechanical or other issues that contributed to the crash. Both police pilots on board were killed.