‘No basis’: Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash
Summary
Two pilot groups in India have rejected claims that pilot error caused an Air India plane crash that killed 260 people. The initial investigation found the plane's fuel switches were turned off, but it did not determine who was responsible or why it happened.Key Facts
- Two pilot groups, ICPA and ALPA India, disagree with suggestions of pilot error in the Air India crash.
- The crash involved a Boeing 787 that happened shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, heading to London on June 12.
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's initial report noted the fuel switches were turned to "cutoff" before the crash but did not assign blame.
- Cockpit recordings showed a pilot questioning if the fuel was deliberately cut; the other pilot denied doing so.
- The ICPA criticized what it called unfounded claims of pilot suicide as deeply insensitive.
- U.S. aviation expert John Cox noted the fuel switches would have to be moved manually.
- ALPA India accused investigators of lack of transparency and said pilots were being unfairly suspected.
- Air India's CEO stated the investigation is ongoing, urging against jumping to conclusions.
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