In a recent development regarding the fatal Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, former US Navy pilot Captain Steve Scheibner has brought to light new evidence suggesting a dual engine failure as the possible cause.

Upon examining a clearer video of the Air India flight, Scheibner revised his earlier view on the potential cause of the crash. He had previously mentioned the pilots' failure to set the flaps properly, a bird strike, or fuel contamination as other possible reasons for engine failure.

Scheibner highlighted a video of the flight captured from a nearby rooftop, showing the ram air turbine (RAT) being deployed shortly after takeoff. The RAT, located behind the wing on the right side of the aircraft, powers essential systems during electrical and hydraulic failures or dual engine failure.

Referring to the video evidence, Scheibner pointed out the visual confirmation of the RAT deployment, along with the distinct "high-pitched squeal" heard in the audio, which he attributed to the RAT just before the crash.

With 20,000 hours of flying experience, Scheibner mentioned the lone survivor's account of hearing a loud bang and seeing cabin lights flicker before escaping the plane, which aligned with typical events during RAT deployment.

While the exact cause of the engine failure is still under investigation, Scheibner suggested that the air traffic control audio could reveal if a double engine failure was the real reason behind the Mayday call.