Fuel Switches Cut Off Before Air India Crash – Report

A preliminary report on the Air India crash that killed 260 people found that both fuel switches were in the cut-off position moments before the plane crashed in Ahmedabad.

Late on Friday night, a preliminary report was released on the crash that killed 260 people on 12 June shortly after take-off.

Audio recordings from the cockpit suggest there was confusion between the two pilots over how fuel to the engines cut off.

The audio only deepened the mystery surrounding the crash, the BBC reported yesterday.

Grieving families and friends of the victims are mourning their loved ones and demand answers.

A spokesperson for Air India says the airline continues to “fully co-operate” with authorities.

The report drew no conclusions, but found that the fuel switches – which turn the engines on and off – were in the cut-off position moments before the plane crashed.

Voice recordings from the cockpit revealed that there was confusion between the two pilots over how the switches were cut off. One of the pilots was heard asking the other why he cut them off, the other pilot responded that he did not do so.

India’s aviation minister has urged people not to jump to conclusions, as a US aviation watchdog said the investigation would “follow the facts”. A final report is due to be released next year.