The device in question is affectionately called the RAT, which stands for Ram Air Turbine, and it’s a little wind turbine that can pop out the body of a plane whenever it’s indeed of a little ...

Enhanced video of the Air India AI171 crash reveals the Ram Air Turbine deployed, suggesting a possible dual engine failure ...

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In the clip, the crash analyst highlighted the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on Air India’s flight 171, which is used in dire circumstances to provide pressure for the aircraft. While RAT deployment can ...

The RAT operates only when all primary power systems—those drawing power from the engines—fail. It also activates if the ...