Ahmedabad air crash probe must leave no room for doubt
The Tribune Editorial: The US Federal Aviation Administration in 2018 had flagged the potential disengagement of the fuel control switch locking feature on Boeing planes.
Updated At : 06:05 AM Jul 14, 2025 IST
A preliminary probe report has thrown some light on what led to the June 12 Air India plane crash, even though the whys and hows are yet to be ascertained. The report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) notes that the fuel supply to the two engines was cut off within a second of each other — almost immediately after takeoff. Did this happen due to electrical/software malfunction or human error? This all-important question has triggered intense speculation, even as the Airlines Pilots’ Association of India has alleged that the investigation seems to presume “pilot guilt” and has come to a premature conclusion.
