In the aftermath of the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, popularly known as Flying Beast, offered his professional insight into what may have led to the fatal incident.
Taneja, who is a former commercial pilot, took to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after news of the accident broke and weighed in on the possible cause of the crash.
Gaurav Taneja reacts to the Ahmedabad plane crash
Taneja wrote, “Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take Off. Nothing short of a complete power loss can force a modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after take off. Praying for everyone on board.”
The statement quickly drew attention from both aviation enthusiasts and the general public, sparking discussions on how such a technical failure could occur in a modern aircraft. Dual engine failures, especially during critical phases like takeoff, are considered highly improbable in aviation.
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When a follower asked about the possibility of such an incident happening, Taneja stated the rarity of such a scenario. “Extremely extremely extremely rare… a pilot cannot do anything, if he loses both engines after take off at 600 feet with building in front,” he explained.
Flying Beast shares Pilot’s nightmare scenario
Drawing from his own experience, he added, “Shocked to see a wide body aircraft just go down. Nightmare for a pilot. We have been into simulator sessions where our instructor simulates a dual engine failure and we struggle to gain control of the aircraft. BUT at the end, instructor feeezes the sim and says ‘that was just a demonstration’. Can’t even imagine if this happens in real life.”
Taneja, who transitioned from flying commercial planes to becoming a full-time digital content creator, is widely respected for his aviation commentary.
The plane crash has stunned the nation and triggered an outpouring of grief on social media. Several Bollywood personalities also expressed their condolences, joining a growing number of public figures reacting to the tragedy.