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BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switches

BBC correspondent explains the role of fuel switches

Summary

A preliminary report on the Air India crash in June revealed that both fuel control switches, which are used to turn off the engines, were moved to the cut-off position. BBC's correspondent Theo Leggett explained that moving these switches involves a two-step process.

Key Facts

  • A preliminary report investigated the Air India crash in June.
  • The report found that both engine fuel control switches were moved to the cut-off position.
  • The fuel control switches are used to turn the engines off.
  • Moving these switches involves a two-step process.
  • BBC's Theo Leggett provided insights on the role of these switches.

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