Expert Piotr Abraszek about the disaster in India What was the reason?
On Thursday, June 12, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Air India, flying from Ahmadabad to London, crashed a few minutes after the start. All passengers and crew members were killed. The tragedy occurred in the densely populated Meghani Nagar district, which can additionally increase the number of victims. The explosion was so strongthat it damaged many buildings in the area.
Piotr Abraszek Air Expert explains what could lead to this tragedy in India
– It looks like the plane has lost his speed. It is possible that the load -bearing force was dragged and losing, which ended with a collision with buildings – explains Piotr Abraszek in an interview with « Fakt ».
He adds that the reason could be various factors: too much machine mass, problems with lay flaps or improper location of the center of gravity.
– It was hot and the higher temperature reduces the air density, which affects the load -bearing force. The aircraft was also refueled full for a long flight, which significantly increased its weight – notes the specialist.
According to global agencies, seating pilots at the controls of the aircraft They were very experienced, they had a lot of hours flying in the air. The first pilot spent 8.2 thousand in the air, the second 1.1 thousand. hours. When asked whether crew errors can contribute to the tragedy, the expert responds carefully.
– This cannot be ruled out, but at this stage everything is speculation. Only the analysis of flight recorders, conversations in the cockpit and correspondence with the flight control tower will allow you to know the truth – adds Abraszek.
Interestingly, the crew managed to send the Mayday signal, which indicates that they were aware of technical problems.
– There could have been a failure of the engine, but it is too early to confirm it – adds the expert.
The expert emphasizes that at this stage it cannot be clearly indicated causes of the disasterbut one thing is certain – this event will remain in the memory of the world for a long time.
242 people were killed in the catastrophe, which is all flying by plane. It is not known whether there will be more victims of the tragedy, because the plane hit residential buildings, including a hostel for doctors.
The tragic event shook the whole world. Condolences come to India from all sides.
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Reuters / Amit Dave, / private archive
Piotr Abraszek analyzed the disaster in India.
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The plane immediately fell to the ground.