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15-07-2025
The preliminary report into the Air India Flight 171 crash, which killed 260 people, has raised more questions than answers. The report states that the pilots moved the fuel cut-off switches to the 'cut-off' position seconds after take-off, depriving the engines of fuel. However, experts claim that the report is incomplete and selective, and that important information is missing, such as a transcript from the cockpit voice recorder. The incident has sparked speculation about the cause of the crash, with some suggesting that it was a deliberate act by one of the pilots, while others point to a possible mechanical issue. The investigation is ongoing, with a final report expected within a year, although it may take longer.
Entities: Air India, Air India Flight 171, Boeing, GE Aerospace, India's Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-07-2025
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered the country's airlines to inspect fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes following a fatal Air India crash that killed 260 people. The order comes after a preliminary report found that the fuel to the engines of the plane involved was cut off moments after take-off. The checks are in line with a 2018 advisory by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which urged operators of Boeing models to inspect the locking feature of the fuel cut-off switches.
Entities: India, Boeing, Air India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-07-2025
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India released a preliminary report on the June 12 Air India crash that killed 260 people. The report revealed that the fuel supply was cut off seconds after takeoff, and the pilots' conversation suggested possible human error or sabotage. However, experts caution that it's too early to draw conclusions, and speculation has sparked controversy among pilots' associations and industry experts.
Entities: Air India, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India, Boeing, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-07-2025
The Air India plane crash that occurred on June 12, resulting in 241 passenger deaths and 19 on the ground, is still under investigation. According to the airline's CEO, Campbell Wilson, a preliminary report found no mechanical or maintenance faults on the Boeing aircraft. The report did reveal that fuel to the engines was cut off shortly after takeoff, and there was confusion in the cockpit regarding who had done so. The investigation is ongoing, and the pilots' union has called for a fair and fact-based inquiry, rejecting the presumption of pilot error.
Entities: Air India, Campbell Wilson, Boeing, India, Ahmedabad Airport • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
