Don't vilify Air India crash crew: Indian pilots' association
Summary
An association of Indian pilots defended the crew of Air India Flight 171, which crashed in June, killing 260 people. They objected to media speculation about pilot suicide and emphasized that the preliminary report did not blame the pilots for the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and a final report is expected in a year.Key Facts
- Air India Flight 171 crashed in June, resulting in the death of 260 people.
- The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association defended the flight crew, saying they acted according to their training.
- A preliminary report mentioned that both engine's fuel-control switches moved to the "cut-off" position just after take-off.
- Aviation experts said these switches are designed to prevent accidental activation.
- Media speculated about possible pilot suicide, but there is no verified evidence of this.
- The investigation includes experts from Boeing, General Electric, Air India, and regulators from India, the US, and the UK.
- The final report from the ongoing investigation is expected in about a year.
- Another pilots' group highlighted a previous notice about a similar switch issue but stated it wasn't deemed unsafe at the time.
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