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Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast reacts to Ahmedabad plane crash, suggesting a rare dual engine failure. Calls it a “nightmare” scenario for any pilot.
In the wake of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, YouTuber and former pilot Gaurav Taneja, popularly known as Flying Beast, has shared his analysis of the incident.
In the aftermath of the devastating Air India crash that occurred earlier today in Ahmedabad, former commercial pilot and popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja — better known as Flying Beast — has weighed in with a sobering perspective. Taneja, who often shares aviation insights with his millions of followers, took to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after news of the tragedy broke, suggesting that a catastrophic technical malfunction may have been the cause.
“Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take Off,” Taneja wrote. “Nothing short of a complete power loss can force a modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after takeoff. Praying for everyone on board.”
When a follower questioned the likelihood of such a failure, Taneja underscored its rarity, writing, “Extremely extremely extremely rare… a pilot cannot do anything, if he loses both engines after takeoff at 600 feet with a building in front.”
Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take Off.Nothing short of a complete power loss can force an modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after take off.Praying for everyone on board #AirIndiaCrash
— Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 12, 2025
In another emotionally charged post, he added, “Shocked to see a wide-body aircraft just go down. Nightmare for a pilot. We’ve trained for this in simulators, where instructors simulate dual engine failure scenarios — and even then, we barely manage to control the aircraft before the instructor freezes the simulation and says, ‘That was just a demonstration.’ I can’t even imagine this happening in real life.”
Extremely extremely extremely rare… a pilot cannot do anything, if he loses both engines after take off at 600 feet with building in front .— Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 12, 2025
Taneja, who left a successful career as a pilot to become one of India’s top content creators, is widely respected for his deep knowledge of aviation. His calm but honest analysis often cuts through the noise during aviation crises. Just weeks ago, he had spoken about the challenges faced by a Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight that was rerouted due to weather and geopolitical issues.
The tragic crash has sent shockwaves across the nation, with a flood of tributes and condolences pouring in across social media. Celebrities and public figures — including Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Riteish Deshmukh — have shared heartfelt messages, expressing grief, praying for the victims, and urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
As the nation mourns and searches for answers, voices like Taneja’s bring much-needed clarity and empathy — a blend of technical knowledge and human understanding in the face of unimaginable loss.
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun…Read More
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun… Read More
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