Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The mystery surrounding the unusual hard landing of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Ahmedabad airport on May 18th is set to unravel, with a preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) expected to point towards pilot error as the primary cause. Sources close to the ongoing probe indicate that the highly anticipated report, due within 30 days of the incident, will shed light on the chain of events that led to the alarming mishap.
Flight AI 171, originating from Delhi, experienced an exceptionally hard landing upon arrival in Ahmedabad, causing significant damage to the aircraft. Initial inspections reportedly revealed substantial wrinkles and dents on the fuselage, particularly in the rear section, consistent with extreme impact forces. While not explicitly detailed, such a hard landing also suggests a likely substantial impact on the landing gear and potentially even the engines.
According to the investigating sources, the preliminary findings are leaning towards a conclusion of "pilot error." The inquiry is understood to be focusing on factors such as an "unstable approach," "excessive speed," and an "improper flare" – critical maneuvers pilots perform just before touchdown to ensure a smooth landing. The crew involved in the incident was immediately debriefed and subsequently grounded, a standard procedure during such investigations.
The AAIB's preliminary report is crucial for aviation safety, offering initial insights into the cause and helping to implement immediate corrective measures if necessary. The full investigation, which delves much deeper, can take several months or even years to complete. However, this preliminary report will provide the first official account of what transpired during the landing of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
This incident has once again brought focus to flight safety protocols and pilot training within Air India, as authorities strive to ensure such occurrences are minimized. The aviation community and the public will be closely watching for the release of the AAIB's findings, hoping to understand the factors contributing to the hard landing and reinforce confidence in air travel safety.
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