What’s happening: The Air India crash that killed 260 people is still being examined. Investigators say a draft report will finish by October.
What will the report cover? It will explain how the aircraft lost power only seconds after take‑off and what the investigators learned in the 49 steps they’ve completed.
Past details leaked a month early said that fuel‑control switches moved to a “cut‑off” position, forcing engines to shut down. The pilot’s chatter on the cockpit recorder raised questions about who did what.
Some media speculated the senior pilot might be to blame, but investigators say the story is still unfolding and public release is pending.
One passenger survived and the elder pilot’s family are awaiting clarity. The investigation includes psychological studies of crew members, as the AAIB said it will be included in the final report.
When the report is released, it will be de‑classified in the court‑ordered affidavit, the AAIB told the Supreme Court. That means the world can read the final findings in October.
