Ahmedabad Air India Crash: Preliminary Report Suggests Fuel Switch Issue

A preliminary report into the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad has shed light on a potential cause: the fuel switches for both engines were reportedly off. This discovery raises concerns about the sequence of events leading up to the accident and the role it played in the pilot’s actions.

No Evidence of Sabotage or Bird Strike

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released the preliminary report on Saturday, stating that there was no immediate evidence of sabotage or bird strike. Investigators found no signs of bird activity around the flight path and no indication of foul play. The report focuses on the crucial fuel switch issue and its potential contribution to the crash.

Pilot Confusion and the Fuel Switch

The report reveals that both fuel supply switches to the engines of the Air India Boeing 737 were in the off position. This unexpected configuration may have led to confusion in the cockpit just seconds before the aircraft crashed. Further investigation is needed to understand the full context surrounding this discovery and whether it was a contributing factor or a consequence of other issues.