Summary
A preliminary report on an Air India plane crash that happened after takeoff suggests that the engines' fuel switches were moved to the "cutoff" position shortly before the crash, causing the plane to lose thrust. The crash, which took place on June 12 in Ahmedabad, India, resulted in the deaths of 260 people, including those on the ground.
Key Facts
- The Air India flight's fuel switches were moved from "run" to "cutoff" just seconds after takeoff.
- The crash occurred on June 12 in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, including 19 on the ground.
- The report comes from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
- The report does not explain why the fuel switches were moved to "cutoff".
- One pilot questioned the other about the fuel switch change, which was captured in the cockpit voice recorder.
- The report did not assign blame or conclude the reasons for the switch change.
- A U.S. aviation expert noted that it is difficult to accidentally move the fuel switches.
- The only survivor of the crash was a passenger named Viswashkumar Ramesh.
- The investigation is ongoing, and no action has been recommended for Boeing 787 operators at this point.
