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WHY DID FLIGHT AI132 DEPART LONDON WITH A POSSIBLE “NO-DISPATCH” FUEL SWITCH FAULT? The UK CAA is seeking answers after Air India Flight AI132 flew 9 hours from LHR to Bengaluru on a Boeing 787 that was grounded on arrival for safety checks. According to a CAA letter, the...

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#WATCH | Delhi: On an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner grounded after pilots reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch, Former Flight Operations Inspector with DGCA, Captain Prashant Dhalla says, "Yet again the Boeing 787 has come into the limelight. It is horrific. We were just trying to analyse the preliminary report of the Boeing 787 Air India crash on 12th June. Lately till yesterday, we got to know that another Boeing 787 in the pilot defect report, which is part of the technical log book of the aircraft, the pilot in command has given a noting which is in black and white, which clearly states that the fuel control switch, which is one of the most essential switches in the Boeing 787, has faltered, has misbehaved and it is quite appalling as an aviator that the same switch was part of an inquiry report which led to the Air India crash. We must understand that this fuel control switch is guarded by the manufacturer, has misbehaved. In this particular instance, the operator, the regulator and the manufacturer, all three of them have to introspect. The country cannot take this lightly..."
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#WATCH | Delhi: On an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner grounded after pilots reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch, Former Flight Operations Inspector with DGCA, Captain Prashant Dhalla says, "Yet again the Boeing 787 has come into the limelight. It is horrific. We were just trying to analyse the preliminary report of the Boeing 787 Air India crash on 12th June. Lately till yesterday, we got to know that another Boeing 787 in the pilot defect report, which is part of the technical log book of the aircraft, the pilot in command has given a noting which is in black and white, which clearly states that the fuel control switch, which is one of the most essential switches in the Boeing 787, has faltered, has misbehaved and it is quite appalling as an aviator that the same switch was part of an inquiry report which led to the Air India crash. We must understand that this fuel control switch is guarded by the manufacturer, has misbehaved. In this particular instance, the operator, the regulator and the manufacturer, all three of them have to introspect. The country cannot take this lightly..."

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🚨 RIGHT ENGINE FUEL FILTER ISSUE FORCES AIR INDIA BOEING 787 TO RETURN TO HONG KONG An Air India Dreamliner flight #AI315 en route to New Delhi was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff due to a midair right engine fuel filter problem. The 787 landed safely at 1 p.m. local time and is now under inspection. This comes just days after a tragic crash in Ahmedabad involving another AI 787, which claimed over 270 lives. Air India says alternative arrangements are underway for affected passengers. 🎥: Flight.Simulator.Fantasy
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🚨 RIGHT ENGINE FUEL FILTER ISSUE FORCES AIR INDIA BOEING 787 TO RETURN TO HONG KONG An Air India Dreamliner flight #AI315 en route to New Delhi was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff due to a midair right engine fuel filter problem. The 787 landed safely at 1 p.m. local time and is now under inspection. This comes just days after a tragic crash in Ahmedabad involving another AI 787, which claimed over 270 lives. Air India says alternative arrangements are underway for affected passengers. 🎥: Flight.Simulator.Fantasy

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The Engine Start Levers or Fuel Cut off switches (different name, same switches) control the fuel and ignition for the engines. The 787 shares the same switches and very similar logic to the Boeing 737 Max. The switches have been designed in such a way that they require a very deliberate movement in order for them to move from one position to another. They’re also placed in such a position (below the thrust levers) so that it’s very unlikely that they’ll be knocked. But even if they were, the spring force and detent would prevent them from moving unintentionally. When we move the start levers from the “Run” or “Idle” position, to “Cutoff”, an electrical signal is sent to move the fuel valves from open to close. The engine ignitors are also then de-powered. This stops the supply and ignition of fuel and the engine spools down. Pilots are trained from day one to only touch those switches in flight when called for by a non normal checklist, such as an engine fire or failure. When a fuel switch has to be moved to cutoff in flight, we adhere to a very strict procedure… Pilot monitoring will place their hand on the switch of the damaged engine and both visually and audibly confirm with Pilot flying that the correct fuel switch has been selected. Only after both pilots have confirmed that the correct switch has been selected, will pilot monitoring move that switch to the cutoff position. As an additional layer of safety, some aircraft types only allow the switch to be moved to cutoff in flight if the thrust levers are in the closed or idle position. Do you think that this design feature should be implemented in all aircraft? 📸 by ig/airlinepilotperformance
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The Engine Start Levers or Fuel Cut off switches (different name, same switches) control the fuel and ignition for the engines. The 787 shares the same switches and very similar logic to the Boeing 737 Max. The switches have been designed in such a way that they require a very deliberate movement in order for them to move from one position to another. They’re also placed in such a position (below the thrust levers) so that it’s very unlikely that they’ll be knocked. But even if they were, the spring force and detent would prevent them from moving unintentionally. When we move the start levers from the “Run” or “Idle” position, to “Cutoff”, an electrical signal is sent to move the fuel valves from open to close. The engine ignitors are also then de-powered. This stops the supply and ignition of fuel and the engine spools down. Pilots are trained from day one to only touch those switches in flight when called for by a non normal checklist, such as an engine fire or failure. When a fuel switch has to be moved to cutoff in flight, we adhere to a very strict procedure… Pilot monitoring will place their hand on the switch of the damaged engine and both visually and audibly confirm with Pilot flying that the correct fuel switch has been selected. Only after both pilots have confirmed that the correct switch has been selected, will pilot monitoring move that switch to the cutoff position. As an additional layer of safety, some aircraft types only allow the switch to be moved to cutoff in flight if the thrust levers are in the closed or idle position. Do you think that this design feature should be implemented in all aircraft? 📸 by ig/airlinepilotperformance

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Former Captain Gaurav Taneja gave 8 reasons why Air India crash was not a pilot error: He explained that both the engines of AI171 had already failed before the fuel was cut off. The pilots then CUT OFF the fuel and restarted it again, which is a standard procedure to reignite the engines during engine failure. The pilots did everything they could to save the aircraft till the very end.
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Former Captain Gaurav Taneja gave 8 reasons why Air India crash was not a pilot error: He explained that both the engines of AI171 had already failed before the fuel was cut off. The pilots then CUT OFF the fuel and restarted it again, which is a standard procedure to reignite the engines during engine failure. The pilots did everything they could to save the aircraft till the very end.

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Air India AI132 (LHR→BLR) of 02 Feb '26, a safety occurrence was reported: the B787 LEFT fuel control switch lock/detent behaviour was abnormal (moved toward CUTOFF under light pressure). This is safety-significant and needs prompt engineering review. #AviationSafety #B787 Some regulators have already issued SMS-focused guidance: Flight Crew Notices, heightened vigilance, mandatory tech log entries, and risk assessment/training updates. In India, public updates have focused on inspections/compliance—please also issue clear flight-crew guidance and reporting/logging requirements urgently. #SMS #SafetyFirst MoCA_GoI DGCA Note: This video is of a B737 registered in India, NOT B787
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Air India AI132 (LHR→BLR) of 02 Feb '26, a safety occurrence was reported: the B787 LEFT fuel control switch lock/detent behaviour was abnormal (moved toward CUTOFF under light pressure). This is safety-significant and needs prompt engineering review. #AviationSafety #B787 Some regulators have already issued SMS-focused guidance: Flight Crew Notices, heightened vigilance, mandatory tech log entries, and risk assessment/training updates. In India, public updates have focused on inspections/compliance—please also issue clear flight-crew guidance and reporting/logging requirements urgently. #SMS #SafetyFirst MoCA_GoI DGCA Note: This video is of a B737 registered in India, NOT B787

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A preliminary report on the Air India crash found fuel to the plane engines was switched off shortly after take-off. Audio recordings from the cockpit show that both pilots were confused about how it happened. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people.
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A preliminary report on the Air India crash found fuel to the plane engines was switched off shortly after take-off. Audio recordings from the cockpit show that both pilots were confused about how it happened. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people.

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Sikh Federation (UK) statement reacting to news of the Air India plane crash for the flight bound for London Our thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured this morning in the Air India plane crash from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. It is not only many of the 232 passengers and 12 crew members on board that may have perished, but also those living in the residential area called Meghani Nagar. The authorities must investigate why the Air India plane crashed so soon after taking off. Air India has a poor reputation and track record on safety. If there has been negligence on the part of Air India tough action should be taken to make sure this never happens again.
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Sikh Federation (UK) statement reacting to news of the Air India plane crash for the flight bound for London Our thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured this morning in the Air India plane crash from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. It is not only many of the 232 passengers and 12 crew members on board that may have perished, but also those living in the residential area called Meghani Nagar. The authorities must investigate why the Air India plane crashed so soon after taking off. Air India has a poor reputation and track record on safety. If there has been negligence on the part of Air India tough action should be taken to make sure this never happens again.

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A preventable tragedy On This Day in 1967: Stockport air disaster (England). A British Midland C-4 [G-ALHG] crashes in Stockport, 72 of 84 aboard die. On a go-around, crew lost control after 2 engines failed. Investigation traced the issues to a known - but never addressed - design issue in the fuel system. More details here by ASN (video is from British Pathé) PROBABLE CAUSE: "The immediate cause of the accident was loss of power of both engines on the starboard side, resulting in control problems which prevented the pilot from maintaining height on the available power with one propeller windmilling. The loss of power of the first engine was due to fuel starvation due to inadvertent fuel transfer in flight. The loss of power of the second engine was due either to fuel starvation resulting from inadvertent fuel transfer in flight or to misidentification by the crew of which engine had failed followed by failure to restore power in time to the engine misidentified as having failed. Contributory causes of the accident were: (a) The design of the fuel valves and location in the cockpit of their actuating levers, so that a failure by the pilot correctly to position the lever by an amount so small as to be easy to do and difficult to recognize would result in inadvertent fuel transfer on a scale sufficient to involve the risk after a long flight of a tank expected to contain sufficient fuel being in fact empty. (b) Failure of those responsible for the design of the fuel system or the fuel valves to warn users that failure by a small amount to place the actuating levers in the proper position would result in inadvertent fuel transfer on a scale involving this risk after a long flight. (c) Failure of British Midland's air crew or engineers to recognize the possibility of inadvertent fuel transfer in the air from the evidence available in previous incidents in flight and contained in the fuel logs. (d) Failure of other operators of Argonauts who had learned by experience of the possibility of inadvertent fuel transfer in flight to inform the Air Registration Board, the Directorate of Flight Safety of the Board of Trade or its predecessors, or the United Kingdom Flight Safety Committee of the facts which they had learned so that these might be communicated to other operators of Argonauts and other aircraft equipped with similar systems and fuel cocks."
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A preventable tragedy On This Day in 1967: Stockport air disaster (England). A British Midland C-4 [G-ALHG] crashes in Stockport, 72 of 84 aboard die. On a go-around, crew lost control after 2 engines failed. Investigation traced the issues to a known - but never addressed - design issue in the fuel system. More details here by ASN (video is from British Pathé) PROBABLE CAUSE: "The immediate cause of the accident was loss of power of both engines on the starboard side, resulting in control problems which prevented the pilot from maintaining height on the available power with one propeller windmilling. The loss of power of the first engine was due to fuel starvation due to inadvertent fuel transfer in flight. The loss of power of the second engine was due either to fuel starvation resulting from inadvertent fuel transfer in flight or to misidentification by the crew of which engine had failed followed by failure to restore power in time to the engine misidentified as having failed. Contributory causes of the accident were: (a) The design of the fuel valves and location in the cockpit of their actuating levers, so that a failure by the pilot correctly to position the lever by an amount so small as to be easy to do and difficult to recognize would result in inadvertent fuel transfer on a scale sufficient to involve the risk after a long flight of a tank expected to contain sufficient fuel being in fact empty. (b) Failure of those responsible for the design of the fuel system or the fuel valves to warn users that failure by a small amount to place the actuating levers in the proper position would result in inadvertent fuel transfer on a scale involving this risk after a long flight. (c) Failure of British Midland's air crew or engineers to recognize the possibility of inadvertent fuel transfer in the air from the evidence available in previous incidents in flight and contained in the fuel logs. (d) Failure of other operators of Argonauts who had learned by experience of the possibility of inadvertent fuel transfer in flight to inform the Air Registration Board, the Directorate of Flight Safety of the Board of Trade or its predecessors, or the United Kingdom Flight Safety Committee of the facts which they had learned so that these might be communicated to other operators of Argonauts and other aircraft equipped with similar systems and fuel cocks."

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And on today´s bizarre aviation occurrence... Past Tuesday (March 19), a Boeing 777-200 LR took off from Delhi bound for Vancouver, Canada. After four hours of flight, Chinese air traffic control reminded the pilots that this might not be the right aircraft for the route. Why? Because the agreement with Canadian authorities only authorised the Boeing 777-300ER to operate that service. A quick call back to base in Delhi confirmed that someone had been dozing off a bit more than they should have when the flight was planned. Result: the plane turned around and landed back at the departure point after 7 hours and 54 minutes of flying… to nowhere. Now, knowing that a B777 burns a modest 9 tonnes of fuel per hour… well, just do the maths. Of course, Air India blamed the usual “operational reasons” for the incident—especially at a time when fuel is getting more expensive by the day and starting to run short all over the world. The passengers, it seems, weren’t particularly convinced. I hint that someone will be invited to a "coffeeless meeting" with its boss after this mess up... ℹ️WS. Aviation
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And on today´s bizarre aviation occurrence... Past Tuesday (March 19), a Boeing 777-200 LR took off from Delhi bound for Vancouver, Canada. After four hours of flight, Chinese air traffic control reminded the pilots that this might not be the right aircraft for the route. Why? Because the agreement with Canadian authorities only authorised the Boeing 777-300ER to operate that service. A quick call back to base in Delhi confirmed that someone had been dozing off a bit more than they should have when the flight was planned. Result: the plane turned around and landed back at the departure point after 7 hours and 54 minutes of flying… to nowhere. Now, knowing that a B777 burns a modest 9 tonnes of fuel per hour… well, just do the maths. Of course, Air India blamed the usual “operational reasons” for the incident—especially at a time when fuel is getting more expensive by the day and starting to run short all over the world. The passengers, it seems, weren’t particularly convinced. I hint that someone will be invited to a "coffeeless meeting" with its boss after this mess up... ℹ️WS. Aviation

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A video circulating online shows aftermath of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, with thick plumes of black smoke rising from a building in the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood near the airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating flight AI-171 to London Gatwick, went down just minutes after takeoff at 1:39 pm. The aircraft was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indians, and issued a Mayday call moments after takeoff. Communication with air traffic control was lost shortly after. This is the first recorded crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since the model entered commercial service. The plane, registered VT-ANB, had been with Air India since 2014 and was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar. All operations at Ahmedabad airport have been suspended until further notice.
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A video circulating online shows aftermath of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, with thick plumes of black smoke rising from a building in the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood near the airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating flight AI-171 to London Gatwick, went down just minutes after takeoff at 1:39 pm. The aircraft was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indians, and issued a Mayday call moments after takeoff. Communication with air traffic control was lost shortly after. This is the first recorded crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since the model entered commercial service. The plane, registered VT-ANB, had been with Air India since 2014 and was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar. All operations at Ahmedabad airport have been suspended until further notice.

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Man Escapes Air India Crash by One Flight He Noticed Something Strange! A devastating incident involving Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has resulted in numerous fatalities after the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on its way to London. A passenger who had traveled on the same aircraft just two hours earlier, on a Delhi-to-Ahmedabad leg, took to social media to report troubling technical issues. He pointed out that the air conditioning and in-flight entertainment systems were not functioning, sparking serious concerns about the plane’s upkeep and overall safety. The tragedy has put a renewed spotlight on Air India’s operational practices, with the passenger’s account raising further doubts about the airline's service standards and safety track record. The Boeing 787-8, equipped with Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines, has previously encountered mechanical challenges—now prompting investigations into potential system failures or deliberate interference. Indian aviation authorities, in coordination with their British counterparts, are actively probing the cause of the crash amid growing global criticism. This incident has once again ignited global conversations about the dependability of modern aircraft and the critical need for strict maintenance routines. It also revives scrutiny of Air India’s long-standing reputation, frequently ranked among the least reliable carriers worldwide. Credit : Republic Media Network.
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Man Escapes Air India Crash by One Flight He Noticed Something Strange! A devastating incident involving Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has resulted in numerous fatalities after the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on its way to London. A passenger who had traveled on the same aircraft just two hours earlier, on a Delhi-to-Ahmedabad leg, took to social media to report troubling technical issues. He pointed out that the air conditioning and in-flight entertainment systems were not functioning, sparking serious concerns about the plane’s upkeep and overall safety. The tragedy has put a renewed spotlight on Air India’s operational practices, with the passenger’s account raising further doubts about the airline's service standards and safety track record. The Boeing 787-8, equipped with Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines, has previously encountered mechanical challenges—now prompting investigations into potential system failures or deliberate interference. Indian aviation authorities, in coordination with their British counterparts, are actively probing the cause of the crash amid growing global criticism. This incident has once again ignited global conversations about the dependability of modern aircraft and the critical need for strict maintenance routines. It also revives scrutiny of Air India’s long-standing reputation, frequently ranked among the least reliable carriers worldwide. Credit : Republic Media Network.

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🛑 EXPLOSIVE: Fuel Cutoff Mid-Air, Pilots Deny Switching Off Engines says #Boeing787 Crash Report. ~ Report dropped late night. Both engines went dead 32 seconds after takeoff, fuel switches flipped from RUN to CUTOFF one after another. Cockpit voice recorder captures chilling moment: “Why did you cut off?” - “I didn’t,” the other pilot replies. • Engine 1 tried relight, Engine 2 failed completely • Aircraft crashed 0.9 NM from runway, into hostel • Weather was clear, no bird hits, no fuel contamination • Pilots were fit, experienced, and fully rested • FAA had issued advisory on fuel switch flaws — Air India didn’t inspect No sabotage found, but is Boeing trying a face-saver? 👉🏼 Blaming Dead Pilots when a known flaw was ignored?
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🛑 EXPLOSIVE: Fuel Cutoff Mid-Air, Pilots Deny Switching Off Engines says #Boeing787 Crash Report. ~ Report dropped late night. Both engines went dead 32 seconds after takeoff, fuel switches flipped from RUN to CUTOFF one after another. Cockpit voice recorder captures chilling moment: “Why did you cut off?” - “I didn’t,” the other pilot replies. • Engine 1 tried relight, Engine 2 failed completely • Aircraft crashed 0.9 NM from runway, into hostel • Weather was clear, no bird hits, no fuel contamination • Pilots were fit, experienced, and fully rested • FAA had issued advisory on fuel switch flaws — Air India didn’t inspect No sabotage found, but is Boeing trying a face-saver? 👉🏼 Blaming Dead Pilots when a known flaw was ignored?

The Analyzer (News Updates🗞️)

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🇮🇳 AIR INDIA CRASH BLACK BOX SUGGESTS CAPTAIN TURNED OFF FUEL SWITCHES Early analysis of the Air India crash black box suggests the captain manually shut off fuel switches - a stunning revelation, if confirmed. The June crash claimed 260 lives, with harrowing footage showing the aircraft plunging moments after takeoff. The report cites unnamed U.S. officials involved in the early investigation, though Indian authorities have not publicly confirmed the claim. What was first seen as a tragic mechanical failure may now point to intentional human action - triggering urgent new questions about motive, protocol, and pilot oversight. This story is still developing. Source: WSJ, TheIslanderNews
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🇮🇳 AIR INDIA CRASH BLACK BOX SUGGESTS CAPTAIN TURNED OFF FUEL SWITCHES Early analysis of the Air India crash black box suggests the captain manually shut off fuel switches - a stunning revelation, if confirmed. The June crash claimed 260 lives, with harrowing footage showing the aircraft plunging moments after takeoff. The report cites unnamed U.S. officials involved in the early investigation, though Indian authorities have not publicly confirmed the claim. What was first seen as a tragic mechanical failure may now point to intentional human action - triggering urgent new questions about motive, protocol, and pilot oversight. This story is still developing. Source: WSJ, TheIslanderNews

Mario Nawfal

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#WATCH | Air India Plane Crash | Ahmedabad: BJP Spokesperson Jayrajsinh Parmar says, "... On the night of June, I boarded the AI 171 from Gatwick to Ahmedabad. It was the same flight (which crashed)... If an Air India flight malfunctions, the country's name is maligned... There are a lot of facilities in the rest of the international airlines, but unfortunately, we don't see any of that in Air India. The GPS was not working. There was no internal telecom service, the seats were damaged, and the desks were not working correctly... The flight did not seem to have proper maintenance... The name 'Air India' has the word 'India' in it, which maligns our country and is hurtful..." (13.06)
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#WATCH | Air India Plane Crash | Ahmedabad: BJP Spokesperson Jayrajsinh Parmar says, "... On the night of June, I boarded the AI 171 from Gatwick to Ahmedabad. It was the same flight (which crashed)... If an Air India flight malfunctions, the country's name is maligned... There are a lot of facilities in the rest of the international airlines, but unfortunately, we don't see any of that in Air India. The GPS was not working. There was no internal telecom service, the seats were damaged, and the desks were not working correctly... The flight did not seem to have proper maintenance... The name 'Air India' has the word 'India' in it, which maligns our country and is hurtful..." (13.06)

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VIDEO | Veteran pilot Sharath Panicker reacts to the preliminary AAIB report on Air India AI 171 crash. He says, "the fuel control switches were discovered in the run position. There’s no reason for any pilot to move those switches during the critical phase of flight. At that point, both pilots would have been fully engaged, hands on controls, focused on stabilising the aircraft. The switches would typically only be moved after an engine failure above 400 feet, once the aircraft is stable. Based on the current information, I don’t believe this was a deliberate act by the pilot...” (Full video available on PTI Videos -
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VIDEO | Veteran pilot Sharath Panicker reacts to the preliminary AAIB report on Air India AI 171 crash. He says, "the fuel control switches were discovered in the run position. There’s no reason for any pilot to move those switches during the critical phase of flight. At that point, both pilots would have been fully engaged, hands on controls, focused on stabilising the aircraft. The switches would typically only be moved after an engine failure above 400 feet, once the aircraft is stable. Based on the current information, I don’t believe this was a deliberate act by the pilot...” (Full video available on PTI Videos -

Press Trust of India

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The pilots of the Air India flight to Delhi that returned to Hong Kong after nearly 90 minutes of take-off didn't want to continue their journey after a suspected technical glitch was detected in the aircraft. The flight took-off for Delhi on Monday morning An audio of the pilot's conversation with the Air Traffic Control has emerged where they are heard saying that they don't want to continue and return to the airport. 📽️ via @flightradar24/X #AirIndiaFlight #HongKong #ITReel #Delhi
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The pilots of the Air India flight to Delhi that returned to Hong Kong after nearly 90 minutes of take-off didn't want to continue their journey after a suspected technical glitch was detected in the aircraft. The flight took-off for Delhi on Monday morning An audio of the pilot's conversation with the Air Traffic Control has emerged where they are heard saying that they don't want to continue and return to the airport. 📽️ via @flightradar24/X #AirIndiaFlight #HongKong #ITReel #Delhi

IndiaToday

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#WATCH | Ahmedabad Plane Crash | Former Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Praful Patel says, "It is a very tragic and a very sad day. We are all very concerned and worried that such an accident has taken place. Our condolences to the victims and their families. I hope for the speedy recovery if there are any survivors...This accident - how and why it took place, is a very surprising thing because 787 Dreamliner is a very technically advanced aircraft. There are thousands of Dreamliners flying all over the world by many airlines. There is no reason to doubt about the aircraft itself. If the accident has taken place, only the black-box will reveal what is the real reason, why things went wrong. The Captain did give a 'Mayday' call but we must also remember that the aircraft flew from Delhi to Ahmedabad and obviously there was no snag, otherwise the Captain would not have decided to fly from Ahmedabad to London which is a very long flight and there is no reason to even consider because the Pilot would have done pre-flight checks. On every flight, there is a pre-flight check and between the Captain and Second-in-command do all the checks to ascertain whether the plane is fly-worthy. So, in this case, for a 9 and a half hour flight, everything was in place. What went wrong only an investigation can reveal."
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#WATCH | Ahmedabad Plane Crash | Former Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Praful Patel says, "It is a very tragic and a very sad day. We are all very concerned and worried that such an accident has taken place. Our condolences to the victims and their families. I hope for the speedy recovery if there are any survivors...This accident - how and why it took place, is a very surprising thing because 787 Dreamliner is a very technically advanced aircraft. There are thousands of Dreamliners flying all over the world by many airlines. There is no reason to doubt about the aircraft itself. If the accident has taken place, only the black-box will reveal what is the real reason, why things went wrong. The Captain did give a 'Mayday' call but we must also remember that the aircraft flew from Delhi to Ahmedabad and obviously there was no snag, otherwise the Captain would not have decided to fly from Ahmedabad to London which is a very long flight and there is no reason to even consider because the Pilot would have done pre-flight checks. On every flight, there is a pre-flight check and between the Captain and Second-in-command do all the checks to ascertain whether the plane is fly-worthy. So, in this case, for a 9 and a half hour flight, everything was in place. What went wrong only an investigation can reveal."

ANI

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As a Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), India is obligated to comply with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs aircraft accident and incident investigations. Under Annex 13, the investigating authority—in this case, India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)—must: 1. Submit a Preliminary Report within 30 days of the occurrence. 2. Make the Final Report publicly available as soon as possible and, where feasible, within 12 months of the accident. 3. If the Final Report cannot be completed within 12 months, publish an Interim Statement on each anniversary of the occurrence, outlining the progress of the investigation and any safety issues identified. Importantly, ICAO emphasizes that preliminary reports are not substitutes for final reports. Preliminary reports provide only factual information available at an early stage and do not contain a comprehensive analysis of the systemic, operational, technical, or human factors that may have contributed to an accident. The AAIB complied with the first requirement by releasing its preliminary report on 12 July 2025, exactly one month after the accident. As the first anniversary of the crash approaches on 12 June 2026, attention is now focused on whether the AAIB will publish the Final Report or issue an Interim Statement in accordance with the requirements of Annex 13. On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered VT-ANB, departed Ahmedabad, India, bound for London Gatwick. The aircraft was carrying 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew members, and 2 pilots. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic loss of thrust and crashed outside the airport boundary. Of the 242 people onboard, only one passenger survived, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents involving a Boeing 787 and one of India's worst air disasters. According to the AAIB's preliminary findings, the aircraft reached a maximum recorded airspeed of approximately 180 knots indicated airspeed (IAS) at 08:08:42 UTC during its initial climb. Immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF one second apart. As fuel flow to both engines ceased, engine parameters began decreasing from their takeoff values. Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) data captured a brief exchange between the pilots. One pilot was heard asking the other why he had cut off the fuel. The other pilot replied that he had not done so. Airport CCTV footage showed the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) shortly after liftoff, indicating a significant loss of electrical and hydraulic power consistent with the dual-engine power loss. Investigators also reported no significant bird activity in the vicinity of the flight path. The aircraft began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. Flight recorder data subsequently showed attempts to recover engine power. At approximately 08:08:52 UTC, Engine 1's fuel cutoff switch moved back from CUTOFF to RUN. Two seconds later, the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) inlet door began opening, consistent with the aircraft's automatic emergency restart logic. At 08:08:56 UTC, Engine 2's fuel cutoff switch also returned to RUN. The Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) systems on both engines initiated automatic relight sequences. Engine 1 showed signs of recovery as exhaust gas temperatures increased and core speed stabilized. Engine 2 also relit but was unable to recover sufficient core speed before impact despite repeated fuel reintroductions. At approximately 08:09:05 UTC, one of the pilots transmitted a distress call: "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY." Air Traffic Control acknowledged the transmission and requested confirmation of the callsign. No further response was received. Controllers then observed the aircraft crash beyond the airport boundary and immediately initiated emergency response procedures. The preliminary report established a sequence of events but stopped short of determining why both engine fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF during the critical initial climb phase. It also did not assign blame, determine probable cause, or provide a complete analysis of the human, technical, operational, and systemic factors involved. We now await either the AAIB's Final Report or an Interim Statement.
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As a Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), India is obligated to comply with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs aircraft accident and incident investigations. Under Annex 13, the investigating authority—in this case, India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)—must: 1. Submit a Preliminary Report within 30 days of the occurrence. 2. Make the Final Report publicly available as soon as possible and, where feasible, within 12 months of the accident. 3. If the Final Report cannot be completed within 12 months, publish an Interim Statement on each anniversary of the occurrence, outlining the progress of the investigation and any safety issues identified. Importantly, ICAO emphasizes that preliminary reports are not substitutes for final reports. Preliminary reports provide only factual information available at an early stage and do not contain a comprehensive analysis of the systemic, operational, technical, or human factors that may have contributed to an accident. The AAIB complied with the first requirement by releasing its preliminary report on 12 July 2025, exactly one month after the accident. As the first anniversary of the crash approaches on 12 June 2026, attention is now focused on whether the AAIB will publish the Final Report or issue an Interim Statement in accordance with the requirements of Annex 13. On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered VT-ANB, departed Ahmedabad, India, bound for London Gatwick. The aircraft was carrying 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew members, and 2 pilots. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic loss of thrust and crashed outside the airport boundary. Of the 242 people onboard, only one passenger survived, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents involving a Boeing 787 and one of India's worst air disasters. According to the AAIB's preliminary findings, the aircraft reached a maximum recorded airspeed of approximately 180 knots indicated airspeed (IAS) at 08:08:42 UTC during its initial climb. Immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF one second apart. As fuel flow to both engines ceased, engine parameters began decreasing from their takeoff values. Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) data captured a brief exchange between the pilots. One pilot was heard asking the other why he had cut off the fuel. The other pilot replied that he had not done so. Airport CCTV footage showed the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) shortly after liftoff, indicating a significant loss of electrical and hydraulic power consistent with the dual-engine power loss. Investigators also reported no significant bird activity in the vicinity of the flight path. The aircraft began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. Flight recorder data subsequently showed attempts to recover engine power. At approximately 08:08:52 UTC, Engine 1's fuel cutoff switch moved back from CUTOFF to RUN. Two seconds later, the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) inlet door began opening, consistent with the aircraft's automatic emergency restart logic. At 08:08:56 UTC, Engine 2's fuel cutoff switch also returned to RUN. The Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) systems on both engines initiated automatic relight sequences. Engine 1 showed signs of recovery as exhaust gas temperatures increased and core speed stabilized. Engine 2 also relit but was unable to recover sufficient core speed before impact despite repeated fuel reintroductions. At approximately 08:09:05 UTC, one of the pilots transmitted a distress call: "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY." Air Traffic Control acknowledged the transmission and requested confirmation of the callsign. No further response was received. Controllers then observed the aircraft crash beyond the airport boundary and immediately initiated emergency response procedures. The preliminary report established a sequence of events but stopped short of determining why both engine fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF during the critical initial climb phase. It also did not assign blame, determine probable cause, or provide a complete analysis of the human, technical, operational, and systemic factors involved. We now await either the AAIB's Final Report or an Interim Statement.

Turbine Traveller

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On this day, Air India Flight AI171, departed Ahmedabad Airport at 13:38 local time on a scheduled service to London Gatwick, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Just 32 seconds after becoming airborne, the aircraft crashed into a Medical College hostel complex in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar suburb, approximately 0.9 nautical miles from the runway. The impact scattered wreckage across roughly 37,000 square metres and damaged five buildings. Of the 242 people on board, all but one passenger were killed, while at least 19 people on the ground also lost their lives. The crash was the first fatal hull-loss accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since the aircraft entered commercial service. The AAIB continues its investigation. The central unresolved question is why the fuel control switches moved — whether due to deliberate action, inadvertent input, technical malfunction, a maintenance issue, component failure, or unexpected system behavior. No conclusions have yet been reached. India's Civil Aviation Minister Naidu has stated that the investigation is in its "last stage" and that findings will "mostly" be available within approximately a month. Officials have indicated that, should technical questions remain unresolved, an interim report may be issued rather than a final set of conclusions.
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On this day, Air India Flight AI171, departed Ahmedabad Airport at 13:38 local time on a scheduled service to London Gatwick, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Just 32 seconds after becoming airborne, the aircraft crashed into a Medical College hostel complex in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar suburb, approximately 0.9 nautical miles from the runway. The impact scattered wreckage across roughly 37,000 square metres and damaged five buildings. Of the 242 people on board, all but one passenger were killed, while at least 19 people on the ground also lost their lives. The crash was the first fatal hull-loss accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since the aircraft entered commercial service. The AAIB continues its investigation. The central unresolved question is why the fuel control switches moved — whether due to deliberate action, inadvertent input, technical malfunction, a maintenance issue, component failure, or unexpected system behavior. No conclusions have yet been reached. India's Civil Aviation Minister Naidu has stated that the investigation is in its "last stage" and that findings will "mostly" be available within approximately a month. Officials have indicated that, should technical questions remain unresolved, an interim report may be issued rather than a final set of conclusions.

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Weeks have passed since the crash of Air India AI171. Now, whispers grow louder, pointing to a possible mishandling of fuel switches mid-flight. But seasoned pilots say such a basic mistake is highly unlikely. So, what really happened? The black box holds the truth — and until then, all we have are theories. What's clear is this: the families who lost their loved ones deserve answers, accountability, and justice. #AI171 #AI171Crash #FlightCrash #AirIndia #AirIndiaCrash #boeing
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Weeks have passed since the crash of Air India AI171. Now, whispers grow louder, pointing to a possible mishandling of fuel switches mid-flight. But seasoned pilots say such a basic mistake is highly unlikely. So, what really happened? The black box holds the truth — and until then, all we have are theories. What's clear is this: the families who lost their loved ones deserve answers, accountability, and justice. #AI171 #AI171Crash #FlightCrash #AirIndia #AirIndiaCrash #boeing

Srijan Pal Singh

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