Air India has completed safety inspections on its fleet of Boeing aircraft, revealing no problems with the locking mechanisms of fuel switches. This comes after the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad last month, which was caused when the fuel control switches unexpectedly shifted from "RUN" to "CUTOFF", leading to the loss of power and the plane's descent.
Over 260 individuals lost their lives in this accident, prompting regulators to mandate inspections of all Boeing planes’ fuel switches within the airline industry. The preliminary investigation indicates that these switches were likely moved with human involvement, but Air India’s recent inspections have reported no issues. According to records, mere seconds after the switches shifted, one pilot questioned the action, to which the other denied any cuts. Once the switches were finally turned back on, it was too late to regain altitude.
As investigations continue, experts and aviation authorities will closely monitor developments regarding flight safety.
Mujib Mashal contributed reporting from New Delhi. Jenny Gross, a reporter for The Times, focused on breaking news surrounding this incident.
Over 260 individuals lost their lives in this accident, prompting regulators to mandate inspections of all Boeing planes’ fuel switches within the airline industry. The preliminary investigation indicates that these switches were likely moved with human involvement, but Air India’s recent inspections have reported no issues. According to records, mere seconds after the switches shifted, one pilot questioned the action, to which the other denied any cuts. Once the switches were finally turned back on, it was too late to regain altitude.
As investigations continue, experts and aviation authorities will closely monitor developments regarding flight safety.
Mujib Mashal contributed reporting from New Delhi. Jenny Gross, a reporter for The Times, focused on breaking news surrounding this incident.
