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What did the Air India crash report reveal?

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The Air India crash report revealed that both engine fuel cutoff switches flipped almost simultaneously, starving the engines of fuel and causing the Boeing 787 to lose thrust and crash. Investigators found cockpit confusion, with both pilots denying moving the switches. Experts suggest a chip malfunction, not human error, as the likely cause. The switches were found in the run position at the crash site, and the report made no immediate recommendations.

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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
10 hours ago
Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over fuel cutoff

The report highlighted cockpit confusion after both engine fuel cutoff switches flipped almost simultaneously, starving the engines of fuel. A chip malfunction is suggested as the cause.

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

The report indicated cockpit confusion after both engine fuel cutoff switches flipped, starving the engines of fuel. Analyst Marco Chan believes a chip malfunction, not human error, led to the crash.

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

The report revealed that two fuel cut-off switches were flipped to 'off' just before the crash. Both pilots expressed confusion, and experts say accidental movement is unlikely.

Engine fuel cut off before Air India plane crash, report reveals
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Euronews
2 days ago
Engine fuel cut off before Air India plane crash, report reveals

The investigation revealed both engines' fuel control switches were cut off moments before the crash, causing loss of thrust. Pilots were confused, and the report does not clarify how the switches moved.

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

The report showed the plane's fuel cut-off switches flipped from run to cut-off three seconds after takeoff, starving the engines. Pilots denied moving the switches, and the cause remains unclear.

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