Air India crash probe finds both fuel switches flipped to cutoff before fatal plunge

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Indian investigators say an Air India crash that killed 260 people involved sudden fuel cutoff. The plane’s two engines reportedly shut down almost simultaneously before it went down in Ahmedabad. A preliminary report identified a fuel switch shift to ‘cutoff’ as a key finding. Investigators are still reviewing all possible causes.

The aircraft was reportedly functioning normally before the fuel switches changed states. Both engines lost power in quick succession, within seconds of each other.

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Investigators noted the fuel switches had been in the ‘run’ position before the fatal change. The report did not state who or what triggered the switch change.

Ahmedabad’s airport has routine domestic and international traffic, and is a hub for regional travel. The Air India flight involved was a scheduled passenger service.

The cause of the fatal crash is still under investigation, with human error, technical malfunction, and system failure all under review. No conclusive attribution has been made.

Modern aircraft engines rely on electronic fuel control systems, with manual override capabilities. Any interruption in fuel flow can result in immediate engine shutdown.

Some aviation experts believe fuel system errors are among the most preventable failures. Others stress that pilot error or automation issues often compound these scenarios.

Families of the victims have demanded full transparency in the ongoing investigation. They are calling for accountability if negligence or systemic issues are uncovered.