A preliminary report revealed that the fuel control switches of an Air India Boeing 787 shifted from the run to cutoff position moments after takeoff, leading to a crash that killed 260 people. The switches were moved three seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, causing immediate loss of thrust. Pilots were confused about the cutoff, evidenced by cockpit recordings. The report, issued by India's AAIB, did not assign blame or recommend actions for Boeing or engine operators and stated no emergency was indicated to necessitate the cutoff.
The preliminary report indicates that fuel control switches moved from run to cutoff position just three seconds after takeoff, leading to loss of thrust and a crash.
One pilot questioned the other regarding the fuel cutoff, stating he did not perform the action, creating confusion in the cockpit just before the crash.
Aviation expert John Cox explained that a pilot cannot accidentally move the fuel switches, emphasizing their design to prevent unintended operation.
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