India Air India Crash Investigation Reveals Fuel Cutoff Mystery

The investigation into the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people remains inconclusive, with India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) cautioning against premature conclusions. Preliminary reports revealed that the plane's fuel control switches were mysteriously flipped to the 'cutoff' position shortly after takeoff, leading to engine fuel starvation and subsequent crash. The cockpit voice recorder captured a puzzling exchange between the two pilots, with one asking why the fuel was cut off and the other denying responsibility, though their identities remain unclear. Aviation experts have noted that the fuel cutoff switches require deliberate manual activation, making accidental switching unlikely. Some experts, like Marco Chan, suggest a possible chip malfunction could have intermittently interrupted the fuel supply, challenging the notion of pilot error and raising questions about maintenance and regulatory oversight. The final investigation report is pending, with authorities emphasizing the importance of maintaining investigative integrity amid widespread media speculation.