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Plane crash in India: why did it crash? A pilot analyses the various hypotheses
Sylvie Claire / June 14, 2025
According to Paul Dechany, an experienced pilot with 15 years’ experience, initial observations of available video and radar data show that the aircraft’s pilot tried until the last moment to regain control of the plane, which was rapidly losing power. “They may not even have had the engines running anymore, they may have had both engines shut down,” he surmises. The possibility of simultaneous failure of both engines remains a central hypothesis, not least because of the emergency call issued shortly before impact. In addition, some data ceased to be transmitted before the accident, raising questions about a potential general electrical failure.
Another possibility, although rare, cannot be ruled out: a collision with birds, which may have damaged both engines. Paul Dechany explains: “The engines have been tested to withstand bird strikes. And besides having the misfortune to have birds on both engines at the same time, although this did happen a few months ago apparently in Korea, but this misfortune is very minimal, I’d say”.
In addition to the technical aspects, Paul Dechany also points to the specific characteristics of airport locations in Asia, often surrounded by densely populated areas: “In the event of a breakdown on take-off, the pilot has no way of landing his aircraft in a safe, open area”.
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Full-Scale Escalation in the Middle East: Washington and Israel Launch Operation “Epic Fury” Against Iran
Steph Deschamps / February 28, 2026
In what appears to be the most radical shift in regional geopolitics in decades, the United States and Israel launched a massive aerial offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday. Tehran immediately retaliated with a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting Israel and several Gulf nations, plunging the region into open warfare.
The Middle East has tilted into the unknown. This Saturday, February 28, 2026, the joint operation codenamed “Epic Fury” began with a series of devastating explosions rocking Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom. The strikes targeted nuclear infrastructure, missile depots, and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) command centers.
The Fate of Ali Khamenei and Iranian Retaliation
Several Israeli sources claim that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have been hit during strikes on his compound in Tehran. While unconfirmed, this news was followed by a message from President Donald Trump urging the Iranian people to “take back your government.”
In response, Iran triggered operation “Honest Promise 4,” launching hundreds of projectiles. While the Iron Dome protected most of Israeli territory, impacts were reported in Tel Aviv. In the Gulf, U.S. bases and civilian infrastructure in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were also targeted.
Canada Backs the Offensive
From Mumbai, where he was attending an economic forum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reacted firmly. In a joint statement with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Canada expressed its support for the U.S.-Israeli actions aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal source of instability and terror in the Middle East,” Carney stated. While clarifying that Canada is not participating militarily and was not involved in the planning, he asserted that Iran must “never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.”
Ottawa has, however, urged all parties to protect civilian lives and instructed Canadians in Iran to “shelter in place.” Meanwhile, the New Democratic Party (NDP) sharply criticized this stance, denouncing what they called “blind support” for a dangerous escalation.
Transport Chaos
The repercussions are global. Air Canada has already cancelled its flights to the Gulf, and oil prices are skyrocketing. The international community, though divided, now fears a regional conflagration that no one seems able to control.
*** Last updated: February 28, 2026, 7:45 PM.
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