Air India Tragedy: Fuel Switches “Cutoff” Before Crash, Claiming 260 Lives

A devastating preliminary investigation report released early Saturday has shed light on the final moments of an Air India flight, revealing a critical detail about the fuel control switches. The switches, responsible for regulating fuel flow to the engines, were moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position just before the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, tragically resulting in the loss of 260 lives.

Air India Clarifies “Advisory” Nature of Switch Position

Following the report, Air India issued a statement emphasizing that the switch position was “advisory” and not “mandatory.” This clarification suggests the switch position itself may not have directly caused the crash, but further investigation is needed to understand the full context of the switch change and its potential contribution to the tragic event.

Investigation Continues to Uncover Cause of Tragedy

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to determine the root cause of the crash. The preliminary report marks an important step in understanding the sequence of events leading up to the tragedy, but many questions remain unanswered. The focus remains on piecing together the complex factors that contributed to this devastating loss of life.