Air India Ahmedabad Crash: Pilots Union Wants Answers, Joins Investigation

Following the release of a preliminary report on the Air India Ahmedabad crash, the pilots’ union, ALPA India, is seeking to join the ongoing investigation as an observer. The report revealed a critical detail: both fuel control switches supplying fuel to the engines of Flight 171 were deactivated in rapid succession, resulting in a complete engine shutdown.

Pilots Seek Deeper Understanding of Crash Circumstances

ALPA India President Captain Sam Thomas has formally requested government authorities to include the union in the investigation conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). This move aims to provide the pilots’ perspective and ensure a comprehensive understanding of the events leading to the tragic incident.

Fuel Switch Deactivation Raises Critical Questions

The preliminary report’s findings regarding the fuel control switches raise serious questions about the circumstances surrounding the crash. The pilots’ union’s involvement in the investigation could provide valuable insight into the procedures and potential factors that might have contributed to this critical action.