

“The Timestamps Just DON’T Add Up!” Air India 171 With Captain Steeeve + Boeing Whistleblower
Jul 24, 2025
Captain Steve Scheibner, a pilot and YouTube commentator, argues that the evidence suggests the Air India crash was deliberate. Ed Pierson, a Boeing whistleblower, points to systemic failures in aviation safety as a contributor. Captain Kishore Chinta, a military aviator, stresses the necessity of a data-driven investigation while not ruling out human error. Their discussion dives into the complexities of pilot interactions during crises and the importance of transparent investigations to prevent speculation surrounding such tragic incidents.
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Fuel Switches Must Be Manually Turned
- Fuel control switches on the Boeing Dreamliner were abruptly switched off seconds after takeoff, causing the crash.
- This action could not have happened without human intervention according to the preliminary report.
Incomplete Report Fuels Speculation
- The preliminary report lacks detailed timestamps and key event sequencing, leading to speculation and incomplete understanding.
- Missing information hinders full clarity on exactly who acted and when during the crash sequence.
RAT Deployment Timing Discrepancy
- The deployment time of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) does not align with the timeline of events in the preliminary report.
- This discrepancy challenges some assumptions about the cause and timing of failures during the crash.