AAIB’s preliminary probe into the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash reveals both engines’ fuel switches were cut off seconds after takeoff. The Boeing 787-8’s cockpit design prevents accidental switch-offs, raising questions about pilot error. A veteran pilot explains the fuel system and why the delayed reaction came too late to save the aircraft.
12 July,2025 02:51 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the city airport, killing all but one of the 242 onboard and another 19 on the ground in the deadliest aviation accident in a decade
12 July,2025 02:50 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
The AAIB's preliminary report on the June 12 Air India Ahmedabad plane crash reveals that both engines' fuel switches moved to 'Cutoff' seconds after takeoff. Boeing has expressed condolences and pledged support to the investigation. The report notes Engine 1 began recovery, but Engine 2 failed to stabilize.
12 July,2025 11:21 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
AAIB’s preliminary report on the fatal Air India Boeing 787-8 crash reveals the engine fuel control switches were mysteriously cut off seconds after liftoff from Ahmedabad. One pilot questioned the other about the action, who denied doing it. The crash killed 260 people. Investigators cite past FAA warnings on faulty fuel switch locks.
12 July,2025 07:58 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
