India • Jun 12, 2025

'Flying Beast' Gaurav Taneja's theory on Air India crash

Gaurav Taneja, known online as "Flying Beast," is trending after sharing his thoughts on the recent Air India Flight 171 crash. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, heading from Ahmedabad to London with 244 people onboard, crashed soon after takeoff near Ahmedabad airport, leading to a huge explosion and thick smoke.

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What could have caused the accident? Taneja's post goes viral

Taneja suggested on X (formerly Twitter) that a dual engine failure might have caused the accident. His post quickly took off online—gathering over 900,000 views—and sparked intense debate about what could have gone wrong. Now, multiple agencies including India's DGCA and Boeing are investigating the crash, while concerns about flight safety are getting fresh attention among flyers and aviation fans alike.