"AAIB challenges report by Wall Street Journal, claiming unconfirmed assertions about pilot fault; organization maintains it's premature to establish definite conclusions"
The investigation into the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash, which occurred in 2020, is still ongoing, with no definitive conclusions reached regarding the root cause of the accident. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, involved in the incident, experienced a fuel switch cut-off shortly after takeoff, according to a US aviation expert.
Cockpit recordings indicate that both fuel switches, located on the aircraft’s center console near the thrust levers, were moved to the "off" position one second apart at 08:08:42 UTC, and then returned to "run" about 10 seconds later. This action caused both engines to lose fuel, leading to the crash 32 seconds after takeoff, resulting in 241 fatalities on board and 19 on the ground.
However, the investigation has not yet conclusively determined whether this switching off of the fuel was accidental or deliberate. It has also not excluded other potential causes such as design flaws, mechanical malfunctions, or maintenance errors.
To ensure a comprehensive analysis, the investigation team has expanded to include flight recorder specialists, aviation medicine, and psychology experts. The final investigation report, which will include the root causes of the crash and specific safety recommendations, is yet to be released.
Meanwhile, predictions for the global market have been made by financial institution Citi. They predict that silver will jump 13% in 2025, but gold will fall 25% by 2026. However, it is important to note that these predictions do not directly relate to the Air India crash investigation.
As the investigation continues, the public awaits the final report, which will provide clarity on the causes of the crash and offer recommendations to ensure the safety of air travel. The report urges caution against speculations and has not assigned direct blame to any individual or technical failure at this time.
- The final investigation report, containing the root causes of the Air India Flight 171 crash and specific safety recommendations, is yet to be released.
- Various experts have been involved in the investigation, including flight recorder specialists, aviation medicine, and psychology experts.
- Predictions for the global market have been made by financial institution Citi, stating that silver will jump 13% in 2025, but gold will fall 25% by 2026.
- Amidst the ongoing investigation and predictions, the public is urged to exercise caution against speculations and the final report has not assigned direct blame to any individual or technical failure at this time.
