The provided text is a news report about the crash of an Air India flight on June 12th, which resulted in 260 fatalities. The report, citing The Wall Street Journal, suggests that voice recordings from the cockpit indicate the captain may have intentionally cut off the aircraft’s fuel supply shortly after takeoff.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
The Incident: An Air India plane crashed on June 12th, killing 260 people.
Key Finding: Voice recordings from the cockpit suggest the captain may have turned the fuel supply to the engines to the “off” position.
Cockpit Conversation: The deputy pilot, who was flying at the time, reportedly questioned the captain about this action.
Pilots Involved: captain Sumeet Sabharwal (15,638 flight hours) and Deputy Pilot clive Kunder (3,403 flight hours).
Aircraft Type: Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Preliminary Examination: The Indian Aviation Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) previously reported that the fuel switch moved from “operation” to “off” within one second after takeoff, but did not explain how.
Consequences: The loss of fuel supply caused the aircraft to lose thrust and begin to fall. A backup energy unit was activated, indicating engine power loss.
crash Site Findings: Both fuel switches were found in the “operating” position, with evidence suggesting attempts to reignite the engines before the low-altitude crash.
* Official Response: Air India, Boeing, and aviation authorities did not instantly comment.
The report highlights a perhaps purposeful act by the captain as a cause for the catastrophic crash.