A preliminary investigation into the Air India crash in Ahmedabad revealed that the plane's engines' fuel switches shifted from run to cutoff shortly before the accident. Cockpit recordings showed pilots discussing this issue, with one pilot questioning the other's actions. The investigation is still ongoing, and no immediate recommendations have been made for Boeing 787-8 and GE GEnx-1B engine manufacturers. The crash resulted in the deaths of 260 people, including passengers, crew, and ground individuals, marking it as the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade.
The preliminary report indicated the plane engines' fuel switches shifted from run to cutoff within seconds, as recorded in the cockpit conversation.
In the cockpit voice recording, one pilot questioned the other about a cutoff, denying having made that action.
The current investigation is ongoing, with no recommended actions issued to Boeing 787-8 and GE GEnx-1B engine operators or manufacturers.
This crash resulted in 260 fatalities, including 240 passengers and crew, and 19 individuals on the ground.
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