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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
The FAA and Boeing have issued safety notifications confirming that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes, including the 787-8 involved in the recent Air India crash, are safe and do not require action, despite preliminary investigation reports raising questions about the switches' safety and potential equipment malfunction.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Investigators have started analyzing black box data from the recent fatal Air India crash involving a Boeing 787-8 near Ahmedabad, aiming to determine the cause of the accident.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a building near Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff, killing 246 people. Both black boxes have been recovered and are under investigation, with U.S. and Indian authorities involved. The crash has caused national mourning, and relief efforts are underway for victims' families.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
Vishwaskumar Ramesh is the sole survivor of the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash near Ahmedabad, which killed 241 passengers and crew, as he recounts his harrowing escape and the tragedy's impact.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
An Air India Boeing 787-8 en route from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in likely no survivors among the 242 onboard, with rescue efforts underway and international officials expressing condolences.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
An Air India Boeing 787-8 flight en route to London crashed in Ahmedabad, India, shortly after takeoff, with 244 onboard, resulting in a tragic incident with rescue efforts underway.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick, with rescue efforts underway and the incident being investigated.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC News
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people on board crashed near Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff, en route to London Gatwick, prompting emergency response and investigations.