Air India Preliminary Report: Fuel Switch Mystery Revealed
Unpacking the Fuel Switch Mystery: A Preliminary Report Analysis The preliminary report from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) concerning Air India Flight 171 has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry. The report focuses on a baffling incident: the simultaneous activation of both fuel cutoff switches, leading to a near-catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff. This wasn't a simple pilot error; the speed at which the switches were deactivated—within a single second—points towards a more complex issue demanding immediate attention....