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Did pilot error cause the Air India crash

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Reports indicate a chip malfunction, not pilot error, likely caused the Air India crash. Both pilots denied moving the fuel cutoff switches, and experts say accidental activation is highly unlikely.

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Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over fuel cutoff

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  • Preliminary report highlights cockpit confusion after both engine fuel cutoff switches flipped.
  • The Boeing 787 lost thrust and descended shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. 15s
  • Investigators have not determined how the switches moved to the cutoff position. 21s
  • Expert Marco Chan suggests a chip malfunction, not pilot error, may be responsible. 36s
  • Both fuel switches were found in the run position at the crash site, with signs of engine relight attempts. 1m 49s
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Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over fuel cutoff
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Reuters
12 hours ago
Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over fuel cutoff

Aviation expert Marco Chan suggests a chip malfunction, not pilot error, caused the switches to flip, and both pilots denied moving them.

Air India crash report points to chip malfunction, says analyst
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Reuters
22 hours ago
Air India crash report points to chip malfunction, says analyst

Analyst Marco Chan believes a chip malfunction, not human error, caused the crash, referencing a service bulletin about a flawed chip.

Air India crash: Report reveals likely cause of crash
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Air India crash: Report reveals likely cause of crash

Experts say a pilot would not be able to accidentally move both fuel switches; the report calls it a real puzzle if neither pilot did so.

Air India crash report shows confusion over engine switch movement
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Reuters
2 days ago
Air India crash report shows confusion over engine switch movement

Cockpit voice recordings captured one pilot questioning the other about the switch movement, with both denying responsibility.

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