**Air India has confirmed that its inspections of Boeing aircraft revealed no problems with the fuel switches, amidst an ongoing investigation into a recent deadly crash.**
**Air India Completes Inspections After Fatal Boeing Crash: No Issues Found**
**Air India Completes Inspections After Fatal Boeing Crash: No Issues Found**
**Fleet Under Scrutiny Following Tragic Incident Involving Fuel Switch Mechanism**
Air India announced on Tuesday that it completed thorough inspections of its Boeing fleet, with no issues found in the crucial locking mechanisms for fuel switches. This move comes after a tragic crash last month, which resulted in the deaths of 260 individuals, including 19 people on the ground. The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, headed for London.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the fuel control switches that manage the engine’s fuel supply. Preliminary investigations by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in India highlighted that the switches had unexpectedly shifted from the “RUN” position to “CUTOFF” moments before the accident. Experts have suggested that this alteration likely required human involvement, as fuel switches come equipped with locking features aimed at preventing unintentional adjustments.
In light of the event, Indian authorities mandated that all airlines conduct inspections on the fuel switches used in Boeing aircraft. Air India, the country's national carrier, announced in its statement that after carrying out these "precautionary inspections," no abnormalities with the fuel switch locking mechanisms were detected.
The inquiry into the June 12 disaster is expected to take considerable time, perhaps even extending over months or years. Eyewitness accounts and audio recordings from the cockpit reveal a tense moment where one pilot questioned the other about the cutoff action, to which the other pilot denied taking that step. Unfortunately, attempts to restore fuel supply proved futile within the critical seconds before the plane succumbed to a steep decline.
This incident continues to garner national attention, as the aviation industry seeks to address safety protocols and prevent future tragedies.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the fuel control switches that manage the engine’s fuel supply. Preliminary investigations by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in India highlighted that the switches had unexpectedly shifted from the “RUN” position to “CUTOFF” moments before the accident. Experts have suggested that this alteration likely required human involvement, as fuel switches come equipped with locking features aimed at preventing unintentional adjustments.
In light of the event, Indian authorities mandated that all airlines conduct inspections on the fuel switches used in Boeing aircraft. Air India, the country's national carrier, announced in its statement that after carrying out these "precautionary inspections," no abnormalities with the fuel switch locking mechanisms were detected.
The inquiry into the June 12 disaster is expected to take considerable time, perhaps even extending over months or years. Eyewitness accounts and audio recordings from the cockpit reveal a tense moment where one pilot questioned the other about the cutoff action, to which the other pilot denied taking that step. Unfortunately, attempts to restore fuel supply proved futile within the critical seconds before the plane succumbed to a steep decline.
This incident continues to garner national attention, as the aviation industry seeks to address safety protocols and prevent future tragedies.
