Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 09:52am on 14 Jul 2025,Monday India
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report on the Air India crash suggests fuel cutoff switches were manually triggered seconds after takeoff, causing engine failure. However, the cockpit voice recording reveals confusion between pilots, with one denying the action. The report lacks full CVR transcripts and fails to clarify who operated the switches. Aviation experts and pilot unions reject the pilot error theory, citing possible mechanical faults and referencing FAA advisories on switch malfunctions. The report’s tone and lack of transparency have drawn criticism, with calls for a fair, fact-based investigation. Speculative media narratives, including insinuations of pilot suicide, have been condemned as irresponsible and insensitive. (PC: The Tribune & The New York Times)
