US EditionWho Is Sanjay Kumar Singh? Meet the Top Crash Investigators Probing Air India Tragedy
AHMEDABAD, INDIA, JUL 13 – The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau confirmed fuel supply was deliberately cut off after takeoff, causing the crash that killed 260 people, with the cause of switch activation still unknown.
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released its preliminary report on July 12, noting the fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad.
- The investigation found fuel supply to both engines was deliberately cut off seconds after takeoff, with switches flipped from “RUN” to “CUTOFF” one second apart, resulting in the crash on June 12.
- Sanjay Kumar Singh leads the team, which includes Jasbir Singh Larhga, Vipin Venu Varakoth, Veeraragavan K, and Vaishnav Vijayakumar, bringing extensive investigation expertise.
- AAIB said wreckage recovery and drone mapping have been completed, and the wreckage has been moved to a secure area near the airport.
- Investigators say the final report could take months, and its findings will form the basis for aviation safety improvements and increased accountability.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
15 Articles
15 Articles
Air India crash: Who is on the AAIB team that released the report on Flight AI-171?
All eyes are on the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) after it released its preliminary report on the Air India crash in India’s Ahmedabad last month. But what exactly is this agency that is probing the tragedy? Who are the people involved in the investigation?
·Mumbai, India
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources15
Leaning Left0Leaning Right8Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution80% Right
Bias Distribution
- 80% of the sources lean Right
80% Right
C 20%
R 80%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
