As investigations continue into the tragic Air India crash in June 2025, one of the leading technical questions surrounds the possibility of a dual engine failure. While official conclusions from aviation authorities are still pending, preliminary reports and aviation experts have begun to shed light on what might have caused the fatal incident.
What Is Dual Engine Failure?
Dual engine failure is an extremely rare and critical emergency in aviation where both engines on a twin-engine aircraft stop producing thrust, often due to mechanical malfunction, fuel issues, or external factors like bird strikes or severe weather. Such an event leaves pilots with few options, forcing them to attempt a glide and emergency landing with no propulsion.
What We Know So Far
Initial findings from the crash site and flight data recorders suggest that the aircraft experienced a rapid loss of power shortly after takeoff. Eyewitnesses reported hearing abnormal engine sounds before the aircraft lost altitude and crashed. Emergency communications between the cockpit and air traffic control also indicated that pilots declared an emergency related to engine performance.
However, it is still unclear whether both engines failed simultaneously, or whether one engine failure led to cascading complications that made recovery impossible. Investigators are currently analyzing the engines for signs of mechanical failure, fuel contamination, or software/hydraulic issues.
Contributing Factors Under Review
Several factors are under review to determine whether a dual engine failure occurred:
- Maintenance records of the aircraft
- Pilot response and actions during the emergency
- Weather conditions at the time of departure
- Fuel quality and fueling procedures at the departure airport
- Any signs of bird ingestion or foreign object damage
Conclusion
While there is increasing speculation that the Air India crash may have involved a dual engine failure, no official confirmation has been issued yet. Aviation authorities are expected to release a detailed preliminary report in the coming weeks. Until then, it remains one of several possible scenarios being investigated to explain the devastating accident that claimed many lives.
