An ongoing investigation into a fatal Air India plane crash five months ago has generated significant debate, with a Supreme Court justice stating the captain should not be blamed. The preliminary report indicated that fuel cutoff switches were moved shortly after takeoff, leading to engine failure. This detail prompted speculation about pilot error, though the document did not assign a definitive cause.
Some aviation experts and victim advocates have criticized the report for its focus on the pilots. They suggest an electrical system malfunction could have triggered the engine shutdown, a theory supported by a safety foundation's analysis. The head of Air India previously stated that the initial investigation found no fault with the aircraft itself. The court is considering a petition for an independent inquiry as the official investigation continues.
Some aviation experts and victim advocates have criticized the report for its focus on the pilots. They suggest an electrical system malfunction could have triggered the engine shutdown, a theory supported by a safety foundation's analysis. The head of Air India previously stated that the initial investigation found no fault with the aircraft itself. The court is considering a petition for an independent inquiry as the official investigation continues.
