Details surrounding the recent Air India plane crash are pointing toward a possible dual engine failure. However, some reports suggest that the co-pilot might have accidentally pulled the wrong lever, possibly triggering the landing gear instead.
Amid this confusion, experienced pilot Captain Steeve released a video offering his professional analysis.
In the video, Captain Steeve stated that the deployment of the RAT (Ram Air Turbine) during takeoff is strong evidence of a dual engine failure, as the RAT is automatically deployed only in such emergencies.
He supported his claim using visuals and audio from a widely circulated video of the crash, explaining that RAT deployment aligns with the sound and flickering lights described by the sole survivor.
Toward the end, though, he clarified that no definitive cause can yet be confirmed for dual engine failure, though he speculated that fuel contamination could be a factor.
However, some netizens challenged his interpretation, pointing out that the engines still seemed to make considerable noise during takeoff in the same amateur footage—suggesting that the engines were still running and thus not fully failed.
Despite Captain Steeve's detailed explanation, questions remain, and the debate continues about whether it was truly a dual engine failure.
On a lighter but unfortunate note, some users completely misunderstood the technical term "RAT," seriously claiming that an actual rodent had chewed through some wires connecting the engines, adding a layer of ignorant misinformation to a very serious discussion.
