Air India Flight 171 Crash Report: Unanswered Questions Deepen Mystery
The tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 on June 12th continues to haunt investigators and the families of the 261 lives lost. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed moments after takeoff, leaving only one survivor onboard. A newly released 15-page report from the investigation bureau adds to the confusion surrounding the disaster.
Engine Fuel Cutoff Raises Concerns
The report reveals a chilling sequence of events: after reaching its highest recorded speed, both engines suddenly lost fuel. “The Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec,” the report states. This rapid, sequential fuel cutoff has raised serious questions.
Pilots’ Exchange Adds to the Puzzle
Adding another layer to the mystery, the report documents a conversation between the pilots. One pilot reportedly questioned the other about cutting off the fuel supply, to which the second pilot denied any such action. This exchange highlights the confusion in the cockpit during the critical moments before the crash. While the report provides valuable data, it stops short of offering definitive conclusions or assigning blame for the devastating accident.
