Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: Preliminary Report Reveals Fuel Switch Issue

A preliminary investigation into the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has ruled out sabotage and bird strike as immediate causes. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its initial findings on Saturday, stating that no bird activity was observed near the flight path, and no evidence of sabotage was found.

Fuel Switch Malfunction and Pilot Confusion Cited as Potential Factors

The report reveals a critical issue with the fuel supply to both engines of Air India flight AI-171. The switches responsible for delivering fuel were found to be in the off position. This malfunction appears to have led to confusion among the pilots, culminating in the crash just seconds later.

Further Investigation Needed to Determine Root Cause

While the preliminary report sheds light on the fuel switch issue and pilot confusion, further investigation is needed to definitively determine the root cause of the accident and understand the sequence of events leading to the tragedy.