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Air India plane crash Ahmedabad: ‘Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!’ - What does the pilot’s last call mean?

Air India plane crash Ahmedabad: The tragic crash of the Air India Flight 171 has gained widespread attention around the world. Carrying 242 passengers, the Boeing Dreamliner crashed into the BJ ...
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A Takeoff, a Mayday Call, and Two Pilots Who Never Made It Home

One pilot on the ill-fated Air India flight was planning to retire. His co-pilot’s career was just getting started. Their final flight lasted seconds. By Hari Kumar and Mujib Mashal Hari Kumar ...