The RAT Was Deployed — So What Really Happened to Air India 171?

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New video evidence may fundamentally change what we know about the tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash in India.

In the first analysis, several theories were considered — including a possible dual-engine failure, incorrect flap configuration, or a premature flap retraction after takeoff. But a clearer version of the original footage has now emerged, revealing details that were difficult to see and hear in the widely circulated copy.

One of the most important clues appears to be the **Ram Air Turbine (RAT)**. In the enhanced footage, there appears to be visual evidence consistent with the RAT deploying beneath the aircraft. Even more striking is the distinctive high-pitched sound associated with a deployed RAT, which can be compared with footage of another Boeing 787 operating with its RAT deployed.

There is also the account of the sole confirmed survivor, who reportedly described hearing a loud bang and seeing the cabin lights flicker shortly before the crash. Combined with the visual and audio evidence, these clues raise serious questions about whether the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of electrical, hydraulic, or engine power immediately after takeoff.

If the RAT did deploy because of a dual-engine failure, the biggest mystery remains:

**Why would both engines on a Boeing 787 lose thrust almost immediately after rotation?**

Possible explanations such as fuel contamination remain open, while other possibilities cannot yet be ruled out. The final answer will depend heavily on the aircraft's flight data recorder, cockpit voice recorder, engine examination, maintenance history, and official investigation.

This video examines the new evidence, revisits the leading theories, and explains why the analysis has changed.

⚠️ **Important:** This analysis discusses preliminary evidence and developing theories. It does not claim to establish the official cause of the accident. Only the ongoing investigation and recovered flight recorder data can determine what actually happened.

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Posted by GG in Default Category on August 19 2026 at 03:06 AM  ·  Public

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