The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated media speculation concerning the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash was premature. The preliminary report by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) raised issues regarding engine fuel cutoff switches but lacked clarity on the cause. It was reported that one pilot questioned the other's actions related to the fuel cutoff prior to the crash, with concerns raised about the adequacy of information provided in the report. Additionally, the AAIB condemned media reports for irresponsibility and speculative conclusions amidst the ongoing investigation.
"Recent media reports on the Air India 171 crash are premature and speculative. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau just released its preliminary report. Investigations of this magnitude take time," NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said in a statement.
The report indicated that in the blackbox voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why he cut off the fuel, leading to confusion about the actions taken.
The preliminary report by the AAIB did not clarify what caused the engine fuel to cut off, raising further concerns about the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the information presented.
The AAIB criticized western media reports for being "irresponsible" and for jumping to conclusions when the investigation was still in its early stages.
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