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Time of India
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'Assigning blame before ...' : Pilots' body raises red flag over Air India 171 crash report; calls it 'premature'
Air India 171 crash NEW DELHI: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the preliminary findings and public commentary surrounding the crash of Air India Flight AI171, which went down in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff en route to London. In an official statement, the FIP said, "We register our dissatisfaction with the exclusion of pilot representatives from the investigation process. We also firmly object to how the preliminary report has been interpreted and presented publicly." The federation criticised the report for lacking comprehensive data and relying heavily on "selectively paraphrased cockpit voice recordings" that appear to imply pilot error and question the competence of the flight crew. "This approach is neither objective nor complete," the FIP said, urging members and the public not to draw conclusions prematurely. "Assigning blame before a thorough, transparent, and data-driven investigation is both premature and irresponsible. Such speculative commentary undermines the professionalism of highly trained crew members and causes undue distress to their families and colleagues," the statement added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologists Recommend: Eat 1 Teaspoon Tonight – Wake Up With a Flatter Stomach Hollywood News | USA Click Here Undo The 15-page preliminary report, released a month after the crash, outlines initial findings from the accident that claimed 240 lives out of the 241 people on board. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a medical hostel complex shortly after takeoff. According to the report, the incident involved mid-air engine shutdowns, cockpit confusion, and failed recovery attempts just seconds into the flight. However, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) stressed that key parts of the investigation -- including wreckage analysis, post-mortem reports, and component inspections, are still under way. At this stage, the AAIB has not issued any safety recommendations for Boeing 787-8 aircraft or its GE GEnx-1B engines. Air India stated it is cooperating fully with investigators. Boeing also said it will defer to the AAIB for updates, in line with international aviation protocols under ICAO's Annex 13.
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US Media Report Suggests Senior Pilot Cut Fuel Flow Amid Row Over Air India Crash Findings
Last Updated: A new report suggests the fuel flow to the engines of the crashed Air India Boeing 787 was cut by the captain shortly after takeoff, prompting alarm from the first officer. The cockpit recording between the two pilots on the crashed Air India plane indicates that the flow of fuel to the plane's engines was cut by the captain of the flight, The Wall Street Journal reported. The report also claimed that the first officer who was flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner asked the more experienced captain why he moved the fuel switches to the 'cutoff" position seconds after lifting off the runway. The US media report comes amid the displeasure by the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) over the preliminary investigation report on the Air India Boeing 787 plane crash. The report cited people familiar with US officials' early assessment of evidence uncovered in the investigation into the June 12 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. The first officer, who was flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, asked the more experienced captain why he moved the fuel switches to the 'cutoff" position seconds after lifting off the runway, the report said. The first officer expressed surprise and then panicked, while the captain seemed to remain calm, it added. A preliminary report of the probe released last week summarised the exchange but didn't identify which pilot said what. The report, by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), stated that one pilot asked the other why he moved the switches, while the other denied doing so. One pilot was heard on the cockpit voice recorder asking the other why he cut off the fuel. 'The other pilot responded that he did not do so," the report mentioned. It, however, did not establish whether turning off the switches might have been accidental or deliberate. Without fuel flowing to the engines, the London-bound plane began to lose thrust and sink. Almost immediately after the plane lifted off the ground, closed-circuit TV footage showed a backup energy source called a ram air turbine had deployed, indicating a loss of power from the engines. At the crash site, both fuel switches were found in the run position, and there had been indications of both engines relighting before the low-altitude crash, the report mentioned. In an internal memo on Monday, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the preliminary report found no mechanical or maintenance faults and that all required maintenance had been carried out. The AAIB's preliminary report had no safety recommendations for Boeing or engine manufacturer GE. The FIP, a professional pilots' body, has expressed concerns over the preliminary investigation report on the Air India Boeing 787 plane crash, saying that assigning blame before a thorough, transparent, and data-driven investigation is both 'premature and irresponsible." In a statement on Wednesday, the FIP also urged all stakeholders, including the media, commentators, and authorities, to 'refrain from disseminating partial narratives or making unfounded assumptions". It urged its members and the general public 'not to lend credence to such premature conclusions." 'The FIP expresses serious concern regarding the preliminary findings and public discourse surrounding the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad," it stated. 'Assigning blame before a thorough, transparent, and data-driven investigation is both premature and irresponsible. Such speculative commentary undermines the professionalism of highly trained crew members and causes undue distress to their families and colleagues," the Federation said in the statement. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
