Do you believe pilot error or a technical malfunction was to blame for the Air India Flight 171 crash?
Air India Crash Report Raises Alarming Questions About Boeing 787 Safety
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787, crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, killing all on board. A preliminary report reveals that both engine fuel-control switches were shifted from RUN to CUTOFF within seconds of liftoff, causing a total loss of engine power. The cockpit voice recorder captured confusion between the pilots, with neither taking responsibility for the switch movement. Investigators noted the possibility that safety locks may have been bypassed, and are examining whether it was a mechanical failure, pilot error, or a deliberate act. Critics say the report is vague, and victims' families are calling for deeper inquiry. Boeing and international aviation authorities, including the NTSB, are involved in the ongoing investigation, with a final report expected in 2026.
Options
- Pilot error was the main cause
- Mechanical failure or design flaw
- Intentional act by a pilot
- Still too soon to know