“New Footage Changes Everything”: Bombshell Video Emerges in Air India Crash Investigation as Experts Reveal Grim Clues
A recently surfaced high-definition video is turning the investigation of a devastating aviation tragedy on its head. While questions have lingered about what exactly caused the catastrophic crash of the Air India Boeing 787 shortly after takeoff, this new footage, now dissected by aviation experts, has introduced a chilling new theory that few had considered in such detail until now.
But what exactly was captured in this video? And how has it changed the direction of the investigation?
The answers may lie not just in what is seen—but in what is heard, what is missing, and what a hidden component of the aircraft may silently reveal.
The Tragedy: A Flight That Never Got Off the Ground
On what began as an ordinary flight day in Ahmedabad, tragedy struck mere moments after takeoff when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a densely populated neighborhood. The plane was Gatwick-bound and carried 242 passengers, plus crew, when it went down—ultimately exploding into a massive fireball that shook buildings, leveled structures, and ignited a firestorm on the ground.
Only one person aboard survived. The crash marked the deadliest aviation disaster involving British citizens since 9/11, killing more than 270 people, including dozens on the ground.
In the initial hours after the crash, chaos reigned. Emergency crews scrambled to control the fire and rescue survivors. Witnesses spoke of “a giant orange flash,” “screams in the smoke,” and a debris field that stretched across a university campus, a military facility, and a residential block.
As the flames died down, the investigation began—and it wouldn’t be long before new clues emerged.
What the Video Shows: A Hidden Mechanism Comes Into Focus
Enter Captain Steve Schreiber, a seasoned commercial airline pilot and aviation disaster analyst with years of experience reviewing crash footage. After watching an HD clip posted online by aviation enthusiast account @TurbineTraveler, Schreiber noticed something that stunned him—and shifted his entire understanding of the event.
In the video, as the plane is shown faltering through the sky, a small but unmistakable detail is visible: a tiny grey dot and a strange protrusion near the belly of the aircraft.
To a layperson, it might seem insignificant. But to Schreiber, it was a signal flare in the darkness.
“It’s the Ram Air Turbine (RAT),” he explained. “It looks like a little Evinrude motor. A two-bladed prop that deploys only in extreme emergencies.”
The RAT, which is designed to provide backup electrical and hydraulic power in critical moments, is not normally visible. It emerges only when all primary systems fail—typically under one of three nightmare scenarios:
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A total electrical failure
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A catastrophic hydraulic malfunction
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A dual engine failure
In this case, Schreiber believes that the RAT’s deployment is proof that the engines failed—a suspicion supported by the plane’s barely 450-foot altitude at the time of failure and its eerily quiet descent.
“It’s evidence for us it was dual engine failure, most likely,” Schreiber concluded.
A Distinctive Sound—and a Silent Panic
One further clue? The audio. Experts analyzing the same clip noted a distinct whirring sound—similar to a single-propeller plane—at a point when the Dreamliner should have been generating full turbine thrust.
That sound, according to Schreiber, is characteristic of the RAT spinning in open air, trying desperately to generate just enough pressure and power to keep essential systems alive.
That system, however, isn’t designed to keep the aircraft flying—just functioning long enough to land. In this case, the pilots had no such luxury.
The Pilots’ Final Moments: A Desperate Struggle
Cockpit records reveal the pilots had only 17 seconds to respond after realizing something had gone catastrophically wrong. In that time, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal—a 22-year veteran with over 8,200 flight hours—managed to issue a chilling Mayday call:
“‘Thrust not achieved… falling… Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!’”
Working alongside co-pilot Clive Kunder, the team fought to stabilize the plane even as its engines sputtered out. According to black box data, they attempted a series of emergency control corrections, but the Boeing sank swiftly.
Eyewitnesses say it was clear the pilot did everything in his power to avoid the worst possible outcome. Just before the crash, the plane banked slightly and veered away from a three-story apartment building packed with families.
That maneuver likely saved dozens of lives.
The Only Survivor: A Seat That Became a Miracle
Among the 243 passengers, only one survived: Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A. It’s still unclear why his seat section remained partially intact—but experts believe the sharp banking movement by the captain may have created a protective air pocket just before impact.
Ramesh is now recovering in a local hospital, under tight security. Officials have stated he may play a critical role in helping investigators understand the atmosphere on board before the crash.
The Ground Impact: Fires, Devastation, and Lives Lost
As the aircraft struck the ground, it unleashed a fireball fueled by nearly 90 tons of aviation fuel. Flames leapt into the air, consuming the upper floors of a disused military building and igniting a blaze that spread to a nearby college hostel.
Dozens of students and staff, who were inside the canteen at the time, were killed in the resulting inferno.
Local residents say the crash felt like an earthquake. One man described seeing “a wall of fire moving toward us.” Another recalled hearing metal screeching followed by screaming and silence.
Yet despite the devastation, not a single resident from the adjacent three-story apartment building died. All 18 families inside escaped, many crediting Captain Sabharwal’s final course correction for their survival.
The Black Boxes: Vital Clues from Inside the Cockpit
Investigators quickly recovered the aircraft’s first black box from a rooftop roughly 28 hours after the crash. The second, more critical Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), was found shortly afterward.
The CVR is expected to reveal:
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Conversations between the captain and co-pilot
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Audible warning systems
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Mechanical background noises
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Final communication with air traffic control
Together with flight data records (altitude, airspeed, engine status), these pieces will help officials reconstruct a second-by-second timeline of the tragedy.
Investigators believe the CVR will clarify whether the engine failure was spontaneous or triggered by a procedural error—or perhaps a mechanical fault that went undetected.
An Engine Failure—or Something Worse?
Aviation engineers have already begun examining the aircraft’s maintenance history, fuel system, and recent engine inspections.
Initial reports suggest no major faults were flagged before the flight, raising questions about whether the failure was triggered by a fuel contamination issue, bird strike, or even software failure—possibilities that become more urgent in light of similar historical crashes.
Some are also questioning whether the aircraft’s automated safety systems responded properly—or if human override was attempted too late.
A Nation in Mourning—and Demanding Answers
India has declared three days of national mourning, with memorial services held for the victims across multiple states. The Indian Prime Minister called the event “a national tragedy” and promised a transparent, international-level investigation.
In the UK, where dozens of the victims held citizenship, government leaders offered condolences and pledged cooperation with the investigation.
Online, tributes to Captain Sabharwal have gone viral. Many are calling him a hero, crediting his final moments with saving lives on the ground despite facing an impossible situation.
“He gave everything in those last seconds,” one user wrote. “A pilot’s instincts saved my family.”
What Comes Next?
With the CVR now recovered and forensic teams analyzing every inch of the wreckage, several things are likely to unfold in the coming weeks:
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A full technical breakdown of the engine behavior before failure
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Analysis of fuel quality and distribution across both engines
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Confirmation (or refutation) of the dual engine failure hypothesis
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A reconstruction of the cockpit timeline, second by second
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Evaluation of the flight crew’s decision-making under stress
If Schreiber’s theory proves accurate, this tragedy could ignite new global conversations around twin-engine redundancy, emergency response systems, and the fail-safes built into modern aircraft like the 787 Dreamliner.
Conclusion: A Tragedy That Still Holds Secrets
The crash of the Air India Dreamliner has shaken the aviation world not just for its scale, but for the haunting possibilities it reveals. How could one of the world’s most advanced aircraft lose all power so quickly? Why did the Ram Air Turbine deploy? Was this a freak coincidence, a preventable failure, or the result of systemic breakdown?
One video may hold the key—but the full truth lies in thousands of pieces, now being carefully put together by investigators around the globe.
For the families who lost loved ones, for the lone survivor, and for an industry built on trust in the skies, that truth cannot come soon enough.
