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All four engines died at 37,000 feet and the captain delivered one of the calmest announcements in aviation history.

June 24, 1982. British Airways Flight 9 was cruising over the Indian Ocean when the crew saw something strange. Blue light danced across the cockpit windows. Sparks shimmered along the wings. The sky looked like it was on fire.

Then the impossible happened.

One engine quit. Then another. Then another. Then the last one. In less than two minutes, every engine on the 747 stopped. The aircraft became a silent 300 ton glider falling toward the ocean with 263 people on board.

Passengers watched smoke fill the cabin and oxygen masks drop. People began writing farewell notes. They thought they were living their final moments.

Then Captain Eric Moody picked up the microphone and spoke with a calm that still amazes pilots today.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distress.

A small problem. Every engine gone. Seven miles above the ocean. That voice kept hundreds of people from panicking.

In the cockpit, the crew worked through restart procedures again and again. Ten tries. Twelve. Fifteen. Each failure brought them closer to the mountains of Java. They were running out of altitude and time.

Then something unbelievable happened. At 13,500 feet, one engine coughed back to life. Then another. Then another. Suddenly all four engines were running again after thirteen minutes of silence.

They still had a new problem. The ash cloud had sandblasted the windscreen until it turned opaque. They could barely see outside. They landed almost entirely by instruments and side-window glimpses.

Every single person survived.

Only later did investigators learn the cause. The plane had unknowingly flown through a volcanic ash cloud from Mount Galunggung. Ash is invisible at night and invisible on radar. Inside a jet engine, molten ash coats vital components and kills the engine completely. The engines only restarted because the descent dropped them back into clean air.

Flight 9 changed world aviation. Today, volcanic ash warnings, global monitoring systems, and immediate flight path rerouting exist because of what happened that night.

On paper, it was luck that saved the aircraft. In reality, the luck only mattered because the crew kept trying long after most people would have given up.

Fun Fact
Captain Moody’s calm announcement is still quoted in aviation training programs as an example of crisis leadership under extreme pressure.

So here is the real question. When everything goes wrong and the engines fail in your own life, do you panic, or do you keep trying until something finally starts again?

Sources
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB)
Flight Safety Foundation
BBC News

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12/06/2025

Air India B787 crash confirmed survivor. Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British citizen, has been reported as the sole survivor of Air India Flight 171, is currently in stable health and admitted receiving medical care.
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12/06/2025

JUST IN! AIR INDIA B787-8 CRASHES SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF.

242 people are believed dead in an Air India Boeing 787-8 flight (AI171) from Ahmedabad, India, to London Gatwick that crashed. It is being reported that the plane crashed shortly after takeoff at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

This is the first major crash of a B787 since its introduction.

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In the coming time, there will be no need for check-in or boarding pass at airports across the world. You will be able to catch flights with face recognition and digital ID. This change can be implemented in the next 2-3 years under the leadership of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Airport Rules Change: Soon your air travel experience may change. Actually, there will be no need to check-in or show boarding pass at the airport. Now you will be able to catch a flight by just showing your face and showing digital ID from the phone. This change is considered to be the biggest improvement in air travel in the last 50 years. Aviation industries around the world are creating a new system under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It is called ‘Digital Travel Credential’. In this, the whole process will be completed with face scan (Face Recognition) and smartphone.

09/10/2024

Deeply saddened by the passing away of Thiru. , a true titan of Indian industry and a beacon of humility and compassion.

His visionary leadership not only shaped the Tata Group but also set a global benchmark for ethical business practices. His relentless dedication to nation-building, innovation, and philanthropy has left an indelible mark on millions of lives.

India has lost a giant, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and the entire Tata Group in this profound moment of loss.

08/10/2024

On this Indian Air Force Day, let’s honor the bravery of our air warriors. Proud to stand with you! 💙🛩️"

28/09/2024

Captain Chira Passes Away, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Sri Lankan Aviation

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Chira, a highly respected figure in Sri Lankan aviation. With a distinguished career that spanned decades, Captain Chira made significant contributions to the growth and development of aviation in Sri Lanka. His unwavering dedication, exceptional skill, and leadership served as an inspiration to many within the aviation community.

Captain Chira's remains will lie at the AF Raymond Funeral Parlour, Borella, Colombo 8, from 1000 hrs tomorrow, Sunday. The funeral will take place on Tuesday at 1600 hrs.