What Really Happened on AI 171? A 34-Year Air India Veteran Explains ft. Ret. Captain Yogesh Saraogi

In this episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we sit down with Captain Yogesh Saraogi, a retired Air India pilot with over 34 years of flying experience, to get an insider’s perspective on the world of aviation. With thousands of hours in the sky, Captain Saraogi opens up about his incredible journey, from training to takeoff, turbulence to touchdown and what it really takes to command a cockpit. He also shares his thoughts on the recent Ahmedabad crash, offering insight into the preliminary report and what it reveals about safety, systems, and accountability in the aviation industry. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. Preliminary Report: https://aaib.gov.in/What%27s%20New%20... 📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content. ✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes. This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷 Connect with us: experttalkwithbhavyadesai@gmail.com Timestamps: 00:00 - What's coming up? 01:13 - Bhavya x Captain Yogesh begins 03:08 - Captain Yogesh’s flying experience 04:41 - Captain Yogesh’s Relationship with AI 171 Captain 07:25 - Who decides airplane airworthiness? 08:33 - Rectifying vs resetting faults 11:13 - Pilots’ second fault check 13:13 - Cockpit & cabin responsibilities 15:13 - AI 171 was cleared to fly 16:38 - How takeoff speeds are calculated 17:53 - Crew reporting before a flight 20:28 - Pre takeoff procedure, taxiing, pushback, engines start, etc. 22:46 - Pre-flight checklist 23:53 - Memory checklist – remember by heart 25:13 - How takeoff length is calculated 26:23 - Takeoff procedure 33:23 - Why didn’t they gear up? 34:38 - Standard callouts after failure 35:33 - Fuel cutoff switches, mandate 36:53 - Can engines run at switch Cutoff position? 38:13 - Engine spooling 40:53 - DGCA suspends licenses for not calling out 42:03 - Technological strengths and features of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner 43:43 - Was the Ahmedabad plane crash caused by pilot error? 48:03 - How crucial was the fuel level in this incident? 51:13 - Why engine relight after failure isn’t always guaranteed 52:33 - Understanding the role of the RAT (Ram Air Turbine) in an aircraft 55:13 - Was the incident ultimately due to human error? 01:00:23 - Captain Yogesh's most challenging moment during the flight 01:03:22 - An incident that created havoc in media 01:07:31 - Bird strike on Indigo incident (Boeing 737) 01:12:11 - Private airlines don’t let the incidents come out 01:13:52 - What is airworthiness of the plane 01:14:27 - Airlines cost cut on the spare parts 01:16:38 - How are spare parts and aircrafts monitored 01:18:07 - What is the importance of seat 11A 01:20:10 - Airplane crashes happen in a bunch of 3? 01:22:03 - Being a pilot is a 0-error profession 01:23:13 - Role of markers in airplanes 01:25:13 - Why is it important for pilots to fly regularly 01:26:53 - What are the sacrifices made by a pilot? 01:30:11 - Health scare and mental health of pilots 01:31:13 - Mental health is a taboo in India 01:34:13 - Final words 📢Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:   / experttalkwithbhavyadesai   X:   / etwithbhavyad   Facebook:   / experttalkwithbhavyadesai   LinkedIn:   / experttalkwithbhavyadesai   📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram:   / bhavya_desai   X:   / bhavya_desai   Facebook:   / bhavya.desai.520   LinkedIn:   / bhavya-desai-058652149   📢 Follow Yogesh Saraogi: Instagram:   / yogi100506   LinkedIn:   / yogesh-saraogi-a3a74569   ▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.