Air India 171 Crash: What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next

India Plane Crash 2025: Black Box Probe, Causes & Safety Issues

📰 Intro

The tragic crash of an Indian airline has shocked the nation, with 241 confirmed deaths so far. The government is carrying out DNA testing to identify the victims, and the final number may still increase. Prime Minister Modi has visited the crash site, while the Tata Group, which owns the airline, has sent relief teams. Air India and the authorities are working together to handle the situation, but hospitals are struggling with the remains and the DNA work. The Tata Group has announced 1 crore rupees compensation for each passenger, though the total insurance cost for the company could go beyond 2,000 crores. This incident has turned into both a major financial loss and a reputational setback for the airline.

The tragic crash of an Indian airline in India has been a heartbreaking event.

with an official death toll of 241 people. The government is carrying out DNA tests to confirm the identities of the victims, and the final number could still increase. After the disaster, Prime Minister Modi visited the crash site, and the Tata Group, which owns the airline, has sent relief teams. Air India and the authorities are working together to handle the situation, with hospitals struggling due to the large number of victims’ remains and the need for DNA testing. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of 1 crore rupees for each passenger, while the company’s total insurance liability could go beyond 2,000 crores. This tragedy has caused both a serious reputation loss and a big financial setback for the company.

While a passenger from seat 11A 

miraculously survived and has now become the focus of media attention, many of the stories of those who lost their lives are deeply personal and tragic, and will not be discussed here. This episode of Deshbhakt has a different aim, which is to separate facts from the many conspiracy theories that have already started spreading on social media.

An official investigation has been launched by the Civil Aviation Ministry, following international standards. It includes experts from the civil aviation authority, the UK and US governments, and Boeing. The main focus of the investigation is the black box, which was recovered intact within 24 hours of the crash. The black box is actually orange, built to survive crashes, fire, and water. It contains two recorders: the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), which tracks technical details such as speed and altitude, and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), which captures all conversations and sounds from the cockpit.

Although the exact cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, several possibilities are being examined. The blog highlights six key points that the black box data will help to explain.

1. Issues During Takeoff

People have raised questions about why the aircraft needed the full length of the runway for takeoff. Investigators will check if any problem happened on the runway itself, such as an engine sucking in dust, and whether the pilot noticed a problem, which could explain why the landing gear was not pulled up.

2. Bird Strike

A bird strike is a possible but not yet confirmed reason. Experts mention that bird strikes are a known issue at Ahmedabad airport, and although safety steps are taken, the unclear CCTV footage from the crash does not clearly show any bird. For a double-engine power loss, like in the movie Sully, a very large number of birds would be needed, but so far there is no proof of this.

3. Engine Failure

A double-engine failure in a modern commercial plane is seen as a one-in-a-million chance, because the engines are built to work separately. The engines are strong enough that even one can keep the plane flying if the other stops. However, the raw video of the crash captures the sound of jet engines, which suggests they were still running, even if they were not giving enough thrust.

4. Fuel Contamination

This is seen as a very extreme and highly unlikely reason. If the fuel had been contaminated, it would have caused problems for other aircraft too.

5. Hydraulic or Power Failure

A total power failure could be one of the reasons for the crash. Investigators will check if the RAT (Ram Air Turbine), a small backup power unit that comes out when the main power fails, was deployed. If the black box shows the RAT was used, it would point to a serious electrical or hydraulic problem.

6. Pilot Error

Some experts think that human error cannot be ignored. The fact that the wheels were not pulled up after takeoff, even at a height of 400 feet, is a big concern. This might have been caused by a major hydraulic failure, something Boeing will need to explain. Another controversial idea is a flap misconfiguration. While modern planes have warning alarms to stop a takeoff with flaps set wrong, unclear footage seems to show that the flaps were not fully extended, or may even have been retracted, which would stop the plane from gaining lift.

The most shocking theory says that the co-pilot may have accidentally pulled back the flaps instead of the wheels. At such a low height and in such a short time, this mistake would have been almost impossible to recover from.

No matter what the final reason turns out to be—whether mechanical, maintenance, or human error—the investigation will rebuild exactly what happened in those crucial 30 to 60 seconds. It is important to wait for the official report and not fall for conspiracy theories.

The blog ends with some worrying numbers about India’s civil aviation sector. Key regulators like DGCA, BCAS, and the Airports Authority of India are facing manpower shortages, with almost 48% of DGCA posts empty. On top of that, the civil aviation budget has been cut, and over 133 planes from Indian airlines are said to be grounded for technical problems. It is also pointed out that no Indian airline appears in the world’s top 25 safest list. While Indian passengers are used to small issues like broken seats, the blog asks if the same tolerance should apply to critical things like maintenance, aircraft performance, and pilot training.

Still, the blog highlights that air travel is the safest way to travel globally. It is the duty of the government and the regulators to make sure it continues to be safe.

✅ Conclusion

No matter what the final cause is—mechanical problem, maintenance issue, or human error—the investigation will carefully piece together what happened in those critical 30 to 60 seconds. It is important to wait for the official findings and not fall for rumors or conspiracy theories.

The blog also raises concerns about India’s civil aviation sector. Almost 48% of posts in the DGCA are vacant, budgets for civil aviation have been cut, and over 133 planes from Indian airlines are grounded for technical reasons. No Indian airline is listed among the world’s top 25 safest airlines. While passengers in India often tolerate small issues like broken seats, the blog questions whether such tolerance should apply to serious matters like aircraft maintenance, technical performance, and pilot training.

Still, flying remains the safest way to travel worldwide. It is the responsibility of the government and aviation authorities to make sure it continues to remain safe for everyone.

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