Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-35
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-35
INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 13TH JULY 2025.
1. Air India Crash: Fuel Switches Cut Off, Pilot Denies Action (AI-171 Preliminary Report)
The preliminary investigation into the June 12 Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, reveals that both engine fuel control switches transitioned from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ seconds after take-off, indicating fuel starvation. The cockpit voice recorder captured one pilot questioning the other about cutting fuel, who denied doing so. However, investigators stress caution, as the cause—whether mechanical, electrical, or human error—remains undetermined. Experts find accidental switch movement unlikely due to stop-lock mechanisms and protected placements. Although the switches reverted to ‘RUN’, the aircraft's low altitude prevented recovery. The report found no defects in the fuel systems and noted that A
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