Ahmedabad Air India Crash: Unraveling the Mystery of the Fuel Supply Cut-off
The Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London, tragically crashed seconds after takeoff, claiming the lives of 260 people. The initial report from the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has surfaced, shedding light on the devastating final moments and raising critical questions about the cause of the crash.
Chilling Cockpit Conversations and the Fuel Cut-off
The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) captured the last conversation between the captain and co-pilot, adding a layer of mystery to the tragedy. As the fuel supply to both engines abruptly ceased, one pilot can be heard asking the other, “Why did you cut off the fuel?” The response, “I didn’t…”, adds to the chilling nature of the recording and raises immediate concerns about the cause of the fuel cut-off.
Key Questions Raised by the AAIB Report
The AAIB report prompts several crucial questions that investigators are working to answer:
- What happened in the 30 seconds following takeoff?
- Where did the experienced captain and co-pilot, with a combined 15,000 flight hours, err?
- Does the AAIB report suggest a possible conspiracy or technical malfunction?
- If neither pilot shut off the fuel supply, who is responsible for the loss of 260 lives?
This tragic event marks one of the most devastating crashes in Indian aviation history. The investigation continues as authorities strive to understand the full sequence of events that led to this catastrophic loss.