Mystery Switch: Unraveling Air India's Ahmedabad Tragedy
An Air India aircraft crashed after takeoff in Ahmedabad, possibly due to mechanical or power issues affecting fuel switches. The crash resulted in 261 casualties. Preliminary reports indicate a manual change in fuel switch positions, raising questions about causes including potential human error or technical malfunctions.
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The recent crash of an Air India aircraft shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad has been linked to potential mechanical or power supply issues affecting the position of fuel switches, experts revealed on Saturday.
Initial findings by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) show that the fuel switches on the Boeing 787-8 aircraft's engines were unexpectedly cut off and then re-engaged moments before the June 12 crash, which resulted in 261 fatalities, making it the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade.
Federation of Indian Pilots (FPI) President, Captain C S Randhawa, stated that the alteration of fuel switch positions typically requires direct human interaction, prompting further inquiry. Investigators aim to determine whether mechanical problems, human error, or a possible power interruption played a role in this tragic event.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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