Curated by Manjiri Patil| July 12, 2025
Air India Dreamliner VT-ANB landed in Ahmedabad at 11:17 AM on July 5, operating as flight AI423 from New Delhi.
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By 1:18 PM, the aircraft pushed back from Bay 34. Taxi clearance was granted minutes later and control was handed to the tower by 1:32 PM.
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Takeoff clearance was given at 1:37:33 PM. The aircraft began its takeoff roll just four seconds later and became airborne by 1:38:39 PM.
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Takeoff clearance was given at 1:37:33 PM. The aircraft began its takeoff roll just four seconds later and became airborne by 1:38:39 PM.
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Cockpit audio revealed confusion: One pilot asked, “Why did you cut off?” The other replied, “I didn’t.” Both engines dropped below idle.
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By 1:38:52 PM, Engine 1’s fuel switch was turned back to RUN. FADEC systems attempted an emergency relight on both engines.
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Engine 1 showed signs of recovery. Engine 2, however, could not sustain core speed despite repeated attempts to restore thrust.
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At 1:39:05 PM, the pilots issued a chilling triple “MAYDAY” distress call. Just six seconds later, flight data recording stopped.
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At 1:39:05 PM, the pilots issued a chilling triple “MAYDAY” distress call. Just six seconds later, flight data recording stopped.
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