New Delhi (ABC Live): The tragic Ahmedabad plane crash involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has triggered national alarm. The aircraft lost both engines within 30 seconds of takeoff. It reached only 625 feet before crashing—causing multiple fatalities.

A Mysterious Failure at 625 Feet

Preliminary investigations confirm a simultaneous engine shutdown. Aviation experts believe a sudden fuel supply cut is the likely cause. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner includes advanced fuel systems. These have split tanks, nitrogen blanketing, high-pressure pumps, and cross-feed valves. If someone tampers with the main fuel valve or if these systems fail, the engines rely on suction feed. That only allows 40 to 45 seconds of flight.

Were Pre-Departure Checks Missed?

Long-haul flights like Ahmedabad–London must clear a Pre-Departure Technical Check (PDTC). This includes inspections of fuel levels, valves, and pumps. Certified ground staff perform these checks. The cockpit crew verifies them. If the main fuel valve was closed or interfered with, the engines would shut down quickly—matching what happened in the Ahmedabad plane crash.

Is Sabotage a Possibility?

Authorities are exploring sabotage as a possibility, considering current geopolitical tensions. Çelebi Ground Handling, a Turkish firm, operated at Ahmedabad Airport until May. Its security clearance was revoked due to Turkey’s support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. On 5 June, the Gujarat High Court refused to reinstate its clearance. The next day, surprise checks found explosives in Turkish Airlines cargo.

Additional developments added to concerns:

• On 8 June, Jamaat-e-Islami affiliates began a boycott of Tata Group over its support for Israel.
• On 10 June, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, head of Sikhs for Justice, released a threat against Prime Minister Modi and called for an Air India boycott.
• On 12 June, the Ahmedabad plane crash happened under suspicious conditions.

Investigators Face Crucial Questions

This timeline raises several key questions:

• Was the aircraft’s fuel system tampered with before takeoff?
• Who had access to critical systems just before departure?
• What do the security logs and CCTV recordings reveal?
• Did foreign-linked agents or blacklisted contractors gain access?

Experts rule out a bird strike. Even large birds can’t disable both engines and the power systems at once. All signs suggest either deliberate interference or an exceptional technical failure.

Final Words

Authorities haven’t released a final report yet. However, patterns suggest this was no ordinary failure. Whether due to negligence, sabotage, or external forces, the facts must emerge through a clear and prompt investigation. As the nation mourns, citizens demand truth, justice, and accountability.