Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement

Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement..

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A preliminary report on the Air India jetliner crash from Ahmedabad to London reveals pilot confusion over critical engine fuel cutoff switches, contributing to the tragedy that resulted in the deaths of **260** people.

The crash occurred on **June 12**, with the plane losing thrust shortly after takeoff.
The commanding pilot, Sumeet Sabharwal, had over **15,000** hours of experience, while his co-pilot, Clive Kunder, had **3,403** hours.
Both fuel switches flipped to cutoff almost simultaneously, with investigators noting the importance of understanding how this happened.

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