Both fuel-control switches on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner moved to the cutoff position shortly after takeoff, causing engine power loss. One pilot questioned why the fuel was cut, but both claimed no fault. Operating the switches requires deliberate action, ruling out accidental switch-off. Human error may still be possible. The cockpit experienced unusual events with one engine regaining power amidst the crash while CCTV captured the deployment of a ram air turbine, indicating emergency measures were activated during the climb.
Seconds after takeoff, both of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's fuel-control switches moved to the cutoff position, starving the engines of fuel and causing power loss.
Deliberate, malicious intent from either pilot would appear unthinkable given the record of the Air India officers in the cockpit, and switching off by mistake would also seem incredible.
Both fuel control switches were found in the run position at the crash site; one engine was regaining power, while the other had relit but not yet regained power.
CCTV footage showed a ram air turbine (RAT) was deployed during the initial climb, acting as a backup power source during emergencies.
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