Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Fuel Supply Cut Led to Engine Shutdown in Ahmedabad Plane Crash | ABP NEWS

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash, shedding light on the incident's possible cause. According to the report, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic loss of engine power due to a sudden halt in fuel supply. The key reason: both fuel control switches went from "Run" to "Cut-Off" mode within a second, effectively stopping fuel from reaching the engines. The Boeing Dreamliner 787 crashed shortly after takeoff, and the report confirms that fuel cut-off was not manually initiated by the pilots — at least as per cockpit voice recordings. In a critical exchange recorded before the crash, one pilot asked the other, “Did you turn off the switch?” to which the response was, “No, I didn’t.” The report also highlights a neglected FAA advisory issued in 2018, warning of potential issues with fuel control switches in certain aircraft. Despite the advisory, Air India reportedly failed to implement corrective measures, raising serious questions about oversight and safety protocol. While the root cause is still under investigation, the preliminary findings suggest either a technical malfunction or unforeseen system failure. Investigators have not yet concluded whether human error was involved, but the focus remains on why the switches shut off suddenly and simultaneously. The AAIB warns that despite clear indicators of a switch malfunction, earlier warnings were overlooked. Final conclusions will follow a comprehensive investigation, including analysis of the black box and system diagnostics. This tragic crash has renewed scrutiny over airline maintenance, pre-flight checks, and response to safety advisories — with aviation experts calling for stricter enforcement of safety standards.

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