US EditionWith Air India Crash Report Imminent, Theories Shift to 787 Switches
INDIA, JUL 09 – Investigators are examining whether the engine fuel control switches caused the apparent loss of thrust that led to the crash killing 241 people, with no mechanical failure confirmed yet.
- On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing all but one of 242 onboard and 19 on the ground.
- India’s AAIB investigates engine fuel control switches, focusing on possible accidental or deliberate movement causing thrust loss before the crash.
- Analysis shows cockpit transmissions reported loss of engine thrust; switches are protected by stop-locks, leaving only 36 seconds for accidental activation.
- As the July report deadline nears, official sources debunked fake investigation claims, amid continued scrutiny of Air India by authorities and media outlets.
- Beyond the crash, India’s aviation ambitions face setbacks amid industry pressure and Tata Group’s efforts to rebuild Air India’s global role.
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The preliminary investigation report on the crash of AI171 is available but has not yet been published. A U.S. publication states that the content is already partially known.
·Germany
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Air India's Boeing 787 crashed under mysterious circumstances - new clues suggest that there may have been deliberate interference in the cockpit.
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Has anyone deliberately interrupted fuel supply on board AI171? An insider report suggests that. t-online has asked an expert to classify the report.
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