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13-07-2025
Investigators into the Air India Flight 171 crash, which killed 260 people in June, have made a chilling discovery in the preliminary investigation. Just seconds after take-off, both fuel-control switches on the 12-year-old Boeing 787 Dreamliner abruptly moved to the "cut-off" position, starving the engines of fuel and triggering total power loss. The cockpit voice recording captures one pilot asking the other why he "did the cut-off", but the recording doesn't clarify who said what or who was responsible. Experts say the lever-lock fuel switches are designed to prevent accidental activation and it's unlikely both were turned off by mistake. The investigation is ongoing, with experts probing the wreckage and cockpit recorders to understand what went wrong. They are seeking clear voice identification, a full cockpit transcript, and a thorough review of all communications. Some experts suggest the possibility of a problem with the fuel control switches or electronic control unit, while others are skeptical. The deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) supports the conclusion that both engines had failed.
13-07-2025
A preliminary report into the Air India plane crash that killed at least 270 people found that the fuel cutoff switches for both engines were flipped within one second, three seconds into the flight, causing both engines to lose thrust. The flight lasted only 32 seconds before crashing. The report did not state how the switch was flipped, and the pilots' conversation recorded on the cockpit voice recorder suggested that one pilot did not know why the other had cut off the fuel supply. The investigation is ongoing, and the primary question is whether the shutoff was inadvertent or intentional.
13-07-2025
A preliminary report into the Air India crash that killed 242 people on board and 19 on the ground has sparked backlash in India, with some criticizing it for pointing to pilot error without sufficient evidence. The report found that the two engine fuel control switches were moved to the "CUTOFF" position, shutting off fuel to the engines, and that there was confusion in the cockpit. Experts say the switches are designed to prevent accidental movement, suggesting possible human error, but the report does not rule out mechanical or electrical malfunction. The Indian government has cautioned against jumping to conclusions, and the final report is expected to take a year.
13-07-2025
A preliminary report into the Air India plane crash last month found that fuel to the engines was cut off shortly after take-off, with switches in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's cockpit moving to a "CUTOFF" position. The report revealed confusion in the cockpit, with one pilot asking the other why they "cut off" fuel supply, and the other responding that they did not. The plane crashed into a building, killing 241 passengers and 19 people on the ground. Aviation experts have said that the action "sounds deliberate" but noted that there have been cases of pilots carrying out incorrect actions. The investigation is ongoing, with a final report expected within a year.
