Summary
An Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad last month, killing 260 people. Investigations reveal that engines lost power shortly after takeoff, and the fuel switches may have been turned off manually. There is no official blame yet, and pilot groups dispute claims of human error.
Key Facts
- The crash happened with Air India Flight 171 on June 12 shortly after it took off from Ahmedabad.
- The plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 230 passengers and crew.
- Both engines lost power 40 seconds into the flight, leading to a crash in a nearby suburb.
- 260 people died, including 19 people on the ground.
- A preliminary report found that the aircraft was fit to fly and had no hazardous cargo.
- The report noted a past advisory about potential issues with Boeing's fuel-control switch system.
- The black box showed pilots discussing the fuel switches, but the cause is not confirmed.
- Indian and international authorities are investigating, with involvement from Boeing experts.
