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Air India Crash Report: Fuel Switches Cut Off After Takeoff

Published JUL 12

Air India Crash Report: Fuel Switches Cut Off After Takeoff

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Above: Aircraft debris at the crash site of Air India Ltd. flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. Image credit: Siddharaj Solanki/Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

The crash appears to result from pilot error or deliberate action, as fuel switches cannot be accidentally moved due to built-in safety mechanisms. These switches require intentional manipulation, and the sequential timing suggests human involvement rather than mechanical failure.

Daily Mail Aviationa2Z

Narrative B

The investigation remains ongoing with no definitive conclusions about pilot culpability, as the preliminary report specifically avoids assigning blame and focuses on factual findings. Multiple factors could still emerge during the comprehensive investigation process.

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