Did Dreamliner Fail to Gain Altitude? Aircraft Expert Uncovers Potential Flaws in Disastrous Takeoff
Potential Shortcomings Identified in Aircraft Accidents by Experts
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After the tragic airplane crash in India claiming the lives of over 240 people, experts are left puzzling over the cause of the disaster. With only one survivor, analysts from all over the globe are checking the facts and sharing their insights. Aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth, based in Hamburg, points out the peculiar circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to Spaeth, the takeoff at Ahmedabad airport appeared normal at first, but the Dreamliner struggled to gain altitude. "However, the plane goes through a series of heartbreaking seconds, flying at a near-constant low height around 190 meters over the runway before spiraling into a seemingly controlled descent ending in an immense explosion," the expert described to ntv. Spaeth notes that the declining altitude remains a mystery, but it's "apparent" the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner faced issues with its thrust.
engine Malfunction or Faltering Power
Could the engines have failed, or was there a faltering power issue? Both possibilities are being weighed by experts. Spaeth raises the possibility that one or both engines may have suffered a mechanical mishap, causing the loss of thrust shortly after takeoff. Another theory includes external factors such as a bird strike infiltrating the engines during critical phases of flight.
fuel Contamination
While there has been no concrete evidence reported so far, fuel contamination is a standard factor in aviation accident investigations. If the fuel on board the Dreamliner was contaminated, the impairment to the engines could have contributed to the catastrophic result.
human Error or Sabotage
The cockpit workload during an engine emergency could have impacted the pilots' decision-making skills. It's possible the pilots may have neglected retracting the landing gear—a required action after takeoff—resulting in increased drag and diminished climb performance. A mistake that was completely within the scope of their high-pressure situation.
For the time being, there is no indication of sabotage or intentional interference as the reason behind the disaster.
examining the evidence
The flight data recorders, or "black boxes," are crucial in determining the exact cause of the crash. These devices in every aircraft log the technical settings made and conversations in the cockpit. Experts are optimistic that many data are intact. "The flight data recorders are kept in the plane's rear section, which appears to have been relatively unaffected during the crash," Spaeth commented. This could help the investigators find more clues in the upcoming weeks.
future investigations
In response to the incident, Britain has already sent an expert team to Ahmedabad for additional safety inspections. Support from the United States, led by President Donald Trump, has also been promised if needed. Boeing aims to collaborate with authorities in finding the root cause of the disaster.
Sources: ntv.de, mpa
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