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Straits Times
5 days ago
- Straits Times
India investigators say too early to draw conclusions on Air India crash cause
Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after it took off from an airport in Ahmedabad, on July 12. NEW DELHI – India's aircraft accident investigation body said on July 17 it was too early to reach any 'definite conclusions' on what led to the deadly Air India Boeing plane crash in June that killed 260 people. 'We urge both the public and the media to refrain from spreading premature narratives that risk undermining the integrity of the investigative process,' Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) chief GVG Yugandhar said, adding the investigation is still not complete. Earlier on July 17, the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with US officials' early assessment of evidence, reported that a cockpit recording of dialogue between the two pilots of the flight indicated that the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane's engines. The AAIB's preliminary report on the crash on July 12 said one pilot was heard on the cockpit voice recorder asking the other why he cut off the fuel and 'the other pilot responded that he did not do so'. It did not identify who made those remarks. The two pilots in the flight deck were Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder, who had total flying experience of 15,638 hours and 3,403 hours, respectively. First Officer Kunder, who was flying the plane, asked Capt Sabharwal why he moved the fuel switches to the 'cutoff' position seconds after lifting off the runway, according to the Journal report. The newspaper did not say if there was any evidence that Capt Sabharwal did move the switches, beyond the verbal exchange it cited. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Premium China carmaker Hongqi, known for Xi Jinping's limos, to launch in Singapore in 2026 But it quoted US pilots who have read the Indian authorities' report as saying that First Officer Kunder, the pilot actively flying, likely would have had his hands full pulling back on the Dreamliner's controls at that stage of the flight. REUTERS
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Straits Times
Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues
Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after it took off from an airport in Ahmedabad, on June 12. NEW DELHI – India's aircraft accident investigation body said on July 17 it was too early to reach any 'definite conclusions' on what led to the deadly Air India Boeing plane crash in June that killed 260 people. 'We urge both the public and the media to refrain from spreading premature narratives that risk undermining the integrity of the investigative process,' Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) chief GVG Yugandhar said, adding the investigation is still not complete. Earlier on July 17, the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with US officials' early assessment of evidence, reported that a cockpit recording of dialogue between the two pilots of the flight indicated that the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane's engines. The AAIB's preliminary report on the crash on July 12 said one pilot was heard on the cockpit voice recorder asking the other why he cut off the fuel and 'the other pilot responded that he did not do so'. It did not identify who made those remarks. The two pilots in the flight deck were Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder, who had total flying experience of 15,638 hours and 3,403 hours, respectively. First Officer Kunder, who was flying the plane, asked Capt Sabharwal why he moved the fuel switches to the 'cutoff' position seconds after lifting off the runway, according to the Journal report. The newspaper did not say if there was any evidence that Capt Sabharwal did move the switches, beyond the verbal exchange it cited. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Premium China carmaker Hongqi, known for Xi Jinping's limos, to launch in Singapore in 2026 But it quoted US pilots who have read the Indian authorities' report as saying that First Officer Kunder, the pilot actively flying, likely would have had his hands full pulling back on the Dreamliner's controls at that stage of the flight. REUTERS
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Air India Faces Scrutiny for Skipping Escape Slide Checks on Airbus Fleet
The Air India Airbus warning notices and the investigation report that was examined by Reuters did not appear to be directly related to the last week's crash on the Air India Boeing (BA.N) opens a new tab for 787-8 plane, which caused the deaths of all except for one of the passengers and were issued days prior to the incident. The aviation regulator in India has been warned by the aviation regulator of India Air India for breaching safety rules following three Airbus ( opened new tab planes took off in spite of having overdue inspections on emergency equipment and because they were slow to fix the problem according to government documents. The warning notices and the investigation report, both of which were evaluated by Reuters did not appear to be at all connected to the last week's crash on the Air India Boeing (BA.N) opens a new tab on 787-8 plane which caused the deaths of all but one of the passengers and were mailed out days prior to the incident. "The above cases indicate that aircraft were operated with expired or unverified emergency equipment, which is a violation of standard airworthiness and safety requirements," the DGCA report noted. Air India "failed to submit timely compliance responses" to shortcomings uncovered in the DGCA Air India notice, "further evidencing weak procedural control and oversight," it said. Tata Group in 2022 from the government, stated in a the statement the company was "accelerating" verification of all maintenance records, including the unchecked escape slides Air India and that it would complete the verification process in the next few days. In one case, Air India said, the issue was discovered after the engineer of AI Engineering Services "inadvertently deployed an escape slide during maintenance". Examining escape slides is "a very serious issue. In case of accident, if they don't open, it can lead to serious injuries," said Vibhuti Singh, who was a former legal expert from the federal government's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- General
- New York Post
Ill-fated Air India Boeing may have had emergency power systems activated when it crashed: report
The ill-fated Air India Boeing may have had its emergency power systems activated when it crashed and killed more than 270 people last week — according to a new report that comes as the bruised-and-battered sole survivor helped carry his brother's coffin after his sibling died in the tragedy. Preliminary findings revealed the London-bound 787 Dreamliner's emergency power generator was likely running when it plunged in Ahmedabad last Thursday — casting new doubt on whether the plane's engines were functional during takeoff, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people close to the probe. The doomed aircraft went down only 30 seconds after taking off for London Gatwick Airport. 4 Firefighters extinguish a fire at the site of an Air India plane crash. REUTERS The emergency power source, called the ram air turbine, automatically generates electricity and hydraulic pressure to keep critical flight systems running when the engines fail or hydraulic pressure drops, according to the report. Pilots can also manually deploy the backup generator, if needed. 'In commercial aviation, a dual engine failure is extremely rare,' Anthony Brickhouse, a US-based aerospace safety consultant, told the outlet. 4 Debris from the Air India plane that crashed into a residential building. CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY FORCE (CISF)/AFP via Getty Images 'Our engines today are more efficient and more reliable than ever.' Boeing and engine maker GE Aerospace did not immediately respond to The Post's request for comment. The 12-year-old plane was carrying 242 passengers and crew when it reached an altitude of 650 feet before crashing into a residential building, killing 30 people on the ground ithe Indian city. 4 British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the sole survivor. NEWS18 GUJARATI Only one passenger miraculously survived the horrifying ordeal — the world's worst aviation disaster in a decade. British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was sitting in seat 11A when he escaped through the plane's emergency door and calmly limped his way to safety amid the devastating wreckage. His brother, Ajaykumar, 35, was seated in 11J when the plane went down. 4 Injured Air India crash survivor carrying his brother's coffin at a funeral. ViralPress Ramesh — bandaged, limping, and visibility distraught — joined other pallbearers Wednesday to carry his late sibling's coffin through the streets during a funeral service in Gujarat in western India. The siblings were returning to the UK after spending the past year visiting relatives in India. The married father said that the plane seemed to stall midair for a few seconds after takeoff, with green and white lights coming on as the aircraft struggled to gain height and quickly came crashing down. Investigators are still probing the cause of the tragedy.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
India reportedly mulls grounding 787s as it investigates the fatal crash
-- Indian authorities are examining multiple factors in the Air India Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787-8 crash that killed more than 240 people in Ahmedabad on Thursday, according to a Reuters report on Friday. The investigation is focusing on several technical aspects of the aircraft, including engine thrust issues, problems with the flaps, and why the landing gear remained open during the incident. Possible bird strike is reportedly not among things being investigated. Officials are also evaluating whether Air India bears responsibility for the crash, particularly regarding maintenance procedures. The Indian government is reportedly also considering a temporary grounding of all Boeing 787 aircraft operating in the country while the investigation continues. Related articles India reportedly mulls grounding 787s as it investigates the fatal crash Wells Fargo sees second-half rebound for software stocks, upgrades Zscaler BofA flows: Equity funds suffered weekly outflows of $10 billion
