Investigation Cleared Air India Pilot in Fatal Ahmedabad Crash, Report Claims

An investigation has cleared the Air India pilot in the fatal Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, attributing engine failure to switched-off fuel controls.

In June, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical students hostel in Ahmedabad, resulting in the deaths of 241 out of 242 people onboard.
The preliminary report from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch indicated that the fuel flow switches to the engines were turned off, leading to a thrust loss at take-off.
US officials suspect that Aircraft pilot Sumeet Sabharwal may have inadvertently turned off the fuel switches, but the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India) has yet to finalize the investigation.

Why It Matters

This incident raises questions about pilot error and aircraft safety protocols, highlighting the need for rigorous investigations by the Supreme Court of India and potential reforms in aviation regulations in India.