Fuel switches cut off before Air India crash
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On June 12, an Air India aircraft operating flight AI171 to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 onboard.
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The AAIB’s 15-page report stated that the two engine fuel control switches onboard transitioned from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ position, moments after lift-off.
The five-page report outlines key initial observations related to flight data, crew actions, prevailing weather conditions, and the mechanical performance of the aircraft, the sources said
Indian aviation accident authorities are set to release a preliminary report this week into the Air India Ltd. plane that crashed almost a month ago, a person familiar with the plan said.