12.07.2025 13:43
The preliminary investigation report of the plane crash in India, which claimed the lives of 270 people, revealed that the fuel flow to both engines was cut off just seconds after takeoff. The cockpit voice recordings included in the report captured one of the pilots asking the other, "Why did you shut it down?" to which the other pilot responded, "I didn't shut it down."
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Shortly after taking off on June 12 in India, the preliminary investigation report regarding the plane crash that crashed into a dormitory building where assistant doctors were staying, resulting in the deaths of 270 people, revealed that the fuel flow to both engines was cut off just seconds after takeoff.
According to reports in the Indian press, the preliminary investigation led by the Indian Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Bureau, with the final report expected to be published within 12 months, included the American aircraft manufacturing company Boeing, engine manufacturer General Electric, airline Air India, and civil aviation experts.
THE BUTTON THAT PROVIDES FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE WAS SET TO "STOP"
According to the preliminary investigation report presented to the public, initial examinations regarding the plane crash revealed that the fuel flow to the aircraft's engines stopped immediately after takeoff.
Data obtained from the aircraft's black box indicated that the buttons providing fuel flow to the engines were switched from "run" to "cutoff" position one second apart when the aircraft reached a speed of 180 knots (approximately 333 kilometers). This caused both engines to stop and the aircraft to lose thrust.
PILOTS' CONVERSATION IN THE REPORT: WHY DID YOU SHUT IT DOWN?
According to the cockpit voice recordings included in the report, immediately after the fuel flow was cut off, one pilot asked the other, "Why did you shut it down?" to which the other pilot replied, "I didn't shut it down."
The preliminary report stated that the control buttons were returned to the "normal flight" position and the engines were automatically restarted, but although one of the engines managed to produce thrust again, it did not provide enough power to control the aircraft.
EMPHASIS ON "UNUSUAL"
The report indicated that under normal circumstances, the procedure to cut off fuel flow to the engines is applied after landing or in emergencies such as a fire in the engine, emphasizing that this action occurring during takeoff is "unusual."
The preliminary report stated that there were no structural defects in the aircraft or its engines, and it was noted that "In light of the current findings, no special warnings or additional measures are required for Boeing 787-8 aircraft and General Electric manufactured GEnx-1B engines."
WHAT HAPPENED?
The passenger plane preparing to fly from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, to Gatwick Airport in England crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12 in the Meghani Nagar settlement.
Air India announced that there were 242 passengers and crew on board flight "Air India 171," with 169 passengers from India, 53 from England, 1 from Canada, and 7 from Portugal.
The company confirmed that 241 people on the plane lost their lives, and the only survivor was under treatment. It was reported that there were also fatalities due to the plane crashing into a dormitory building where assistant doctors were staying.
It was announced that the total number of fatalities, including passengers and crew, was 270.
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