Piers Morgan Uncensored

‘NEVER Seen Anything Like It’ Captain Steeeve on Air India ‘MURDER’ Theory

15 snips
Jul 15, 2025
Steve Scheibner, aka Captain Steeeve, is a seasoned commercial pilot and aviation commentator known for his insightful analysis. In a gripping discussion, he delves into the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash, exploring the possibility of deliberate fuel cutoff leading to dual-engine failure. He examines pilot decision-making under stress, the emergency Ram Air Turbine's role, and the implications of mental health on safety. The conversation also touches on the controversies surrounding crew actions and the growing influence of AI in aviation.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Cause of Crash Explained

  • The crash was caused by dual-engine failure due to fuel being cut off to both engines after takeoff.
  • The airplane lost lift and crashed within 60 seconds of flight, per preliminary reports.
INSIGHT

Fuel Control Switches Role

  • Both fuel control switches were mechanically set to cut off, which stops fuel to the engines causing flameout.
  • This is a simple, manual three-step process done by pilots to shut down engines at the gate.
INSIGHT

Unprecedented Switch Operation

  • No known procedure exists to place both fuel control switches to cut off during takeoff.
  • Both switches were placed to cut off one second apart, which suggests deliberate single-handed action rather than accidental slips.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app