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Preliminary Report Links Engine Fuel Cutoff to Air India Flight 171 Crash
transportation7 months ago

Preliminary Report Links Engine Fuel Cutoff to Air India Flight 171 Crash

A preliminary report indicates that fuel to the engines of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was cut off shortly after takeoff, leading to a crash that killed 260 people. The report highlights confusion in the cockpit over the fuel switch operation, which is unusual during takeoff, and notes that the switches moved from operational to cutoff and back. Investigations are ongoing, with focus on pilot actions and potential mechanical issues, amid broader concerns about aviation safety in India.

Fuel Switches Disconnected Before Air India Crash, Preliminary Report Finds
accidents7 months ago

Fuel Switches Disconnected Before Air India Crash, Preliminary Report Finds

A preliminary report indicates that fuel switches on the Air India flight AI171, which crashed in Ahmedabad killing 260, moved to the cutoff position seconds after takeoff, with no clear explanation, leading to engine failure and crash. The investigation is ongoing, with no responsibility assigned to Boeing or GE, and the cause of the switch movement remains unknown.