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Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A preliminary investigation into the Air India flight crash reveals that fuel switches were abruptly turned off seconds after takeoff, leading to the crash that killed 259 people, with the switches then being restored shortly before the aircraft collided with a building.
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 CNN
A preliminary investigation into the June Air India crash indicates that the aircraft's fuel control switches were intentionally moved to cutoff, starving the engines and leading to the crash, with the switches later being reversed before the aircraft's destruction. The incident resulted in 260 fatalities, including ground casualties, and the airline is cooperating with authorities.
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.