Air India Crash Investigation: Unraveling the Mystery of the Ahmedabad Tragedy

The devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of at least 270 people, remains under intense scrutiny. A preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) sheds some light on the potential cause, but also raises troubling questions.

Sudden Engine Shutdown a Key Focus

The 15-page report, published early Saturday, reveals a critical detail: the engines’ fuel switches transitioned from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ mere seconds apart after the aircraft took off. This abrupt shutdown is a major focus of the ongoing investigation.

What Caused the Fuel Switches to Flip?

While the report identifies the change in the fuel switches, it stops short of providing a definitive explanation for *why* this occurred. Investigators are now working tirelessly to piece together the sequence of events leading to this critical failure, examining factors such as mechanical malfunction, pilot error, and other potential contributing factors.