FACT CHECK: Viral video of smoke-filled plane cabin not from Air India crash
A 2020 video of smoke filling the cabin of a Ryanair flight was taken out of context and falsely related to the recent Air India crash
An unsettling incident occurred aboard a 'Dubai airplane' on July 13, 2023, where the passenger cabin reportedly filled with smoke shortly after takeoff. Video footage, uploaded by a passenger, shows a thick, white mist or smoke permeating the aircraft's interior, significantly reducing visibility. Distressed cries and shouts from passengers can be heard in the background, indicating a state of alarm among those on board. The exact cause of the smoke and the resolution of the incident remain unconfirmed. Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the event.
A 2020 video of smoke filling the cabin of a Ryanair flight was taken out of context and falsely related to the recent Air India crash