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Ahmedabad, India – Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 13:40 LT Tragedy struck in Ahmedabad today when Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD). The flight was En route to London-Gatwick Airport (LGW). According to early reports, 241 of the 242 people onboard are feared dead, with one survivor critically injured. The crash also claimed the lives of at least five people on the ground, bringing the total fatality count to 246. The aircraft, registered VT-ANB, took off from runway 23 and remained airborne for approximately 30 seconds. Eyewitnesses and videos reveal that after climbing for about 12 seconds, the aircraft began losing altitude. The landing gear was still extended during descent. The main landing gear struck the top floor of a doctor’s hostel, reportedly housing a restaurant. The tail section separated upon impact, and the fuselage continued forward before bursting into flames and crashing...
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Accident Analysis Report: Aeronca 7AC Champion (N1846E) , Hinckley Airport (0C2),

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On June 7, 2025, at approximately 14:30 local time, an Aeronca 7AC Champion (registration N1846E) impacted terrain west of runway 09 while on approach to Hinckley Airport (0C2), Illinois. The aircraft was on a local private flight with a 51-year-old pilot and his 3-year-old grandson. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the child was hospitalized in stable condition. The aircraft was substantially damaged.



Weather Conditions

According to METARs from nearby DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB), around the time of the accident:

  • Winds: 140° at 8-11 knots, gusting to 14 knots
  • Visibility: 7-10 statute miles
  • Sky: Scattered clouds at 4,900 feet, clearing later
  • Temperature: 24-25°C
  • Altimeter: 29.87 inHg

These conditions suggest VFR weather, but with a moderate gusting crosswind or tailwind component on approach to runway 09.

Accident Analysis

The Aeronca 7AC Champion is a vintage tailwheel aircraft that is susceptible to crosswinds and gusts.

Tailwheel aircraft require precise handling, especially during takeoff and landing. The aircraft was on final approach to runway 09, which, given the wind direction (120-140°), may have resulted in a quartering tailwind or crosswind. Potential contributing factors include:

  1. Loss of control on approach due to crosswind/tailwind and gusts, potentially resulting in a stall or hard impact.
  2. Distraction due to the presence of a young child onboard, affecting pilot focus during a critical phase of flight.
  3. Possible misjudgment of approach path or airspeed in gusty conditions.

The aircraft impacted terrain short or to the west of the runway, consistent with a failed final approach or stall/spin incident.

Conclusion

The accident likely resulted from a loss of control during final approach in gusty wind conditions, possibly exacerbated by pilot distraction and low altitude stall dynamics. These challenges were magnified by the inherent handling sensitivity of the Aeronca 7AC Champion in crosswind conditions.

The incident highlights the importance of crosswind training, avoiding distractions during landing, and readiness to perform a go-around if the approach becomes unstable.


Confidence Rating

The information provided is based on news reports and social media sources, which may not always be fully verified. This analysis is a self-effort and does not reflect official statements or conclusions. As such, the confidence rating for this data is considered unofficial and subject to further investigation.

Location: Hinckley Airfield, 12647 US-30, Hinckley, IL 60520, USA

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