The aircraft’s fuel supply was physically cut off prior to impact, according to a shocking new investigation of the Air India Flight 171 catastrophe. This raises serious concerns about whether the tragedy was purposeful. Because disengaging the gasoline valve needs intentional, multi-step procedures, aviation specialists analysing the black box data conclude the shutdown wasn’t an accident.
The investigation’s sources point to the captain’s recent behavioural red flags, which include unusual cockpit judgements on previous flights and documented confrontations with management. Although there was no suicide note discovered, experts are describing this as a possible “pilot-induced crash,” akin to the Germanwings 9525, due to the systematic fuel starvation, an incredibly uncommon failure pattern.
Aircraft Disqualified
According to maintenance files, there were no known technical problems with the 43-year-old Airbus A320. The data can only be explained by crew action, according to engineers, who certify that the fuel system cannot fail on its own into a closed state. Air India is under investigation for its pilots’ mental health policies while the relatives of the fatalities deal with this terrible prospect.
