Manoj Hathi
Capt Manoj Hathi is a former Air India official known for his extensive experience in aviation operations and safety. He has held significant positions, including director of operations and director of air safety, where he contributed to improving flight safety protocols. Recently, he was in the news discussing the possible causes of the AI-171 plane crash near Ahmedabad, offering insights into aircraft performance and safety procedures during takeoff.
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Capt Manoj Hathi, an ex-Air India official, explained the procedure for retracting landing gear after a positive rate of climb is reached.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Cause: What caused the crash? Engine failure and bird hit among theories based on videos just before tragedy | Mumbai News
India· 2025-06-13
Capt Manoj Hathi, a former AI official, suggested that a dual engine flame-out could have prevented the landing gear from being retracted.
Ahmedabad plane crash: What caused the crash? Engine failure, bird hit among several theories | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-13