India’s Boeing 787 Crash: Preliminary Report Points to Sudden Engine Shutdown
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its initial findings into the deadly crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft went down minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people. Only one passenger survived.
India’s Boeing 787 Crash: Pilots Caught Off Guard by Engine Failure
Cockpit recordings reveal the pilots were shocked by the sudden shutdown of both engines. Just seconds before impact, one crew member asked:
«Why did you shut down the engines?»
The other replied: «I didn’t.»
According to the report, fuel supply was briefly restored after both engines lost power. But it was too late. The aircraft rapidly lost altitude and crashed into a residential area in Meghaninagar.
Aircraft Wreckage Under Investigation
Investigators moved the wreckage to a secured zone near the airport. The plane’s engines were detached and are now stored in a hangar for further analysis.
The AAIB is continuing to study technical data, voice recordings and flight telemetry.
Background: AI171 Crash
Flight AI171 was en route from Ahmedabad to London. The plane carried 242 passengers and 19 crew. The aircraft crashed around 14:00, just minutes after take-off.
A single survivor was rescued from seat 11A. This incident marks the first fatal crash involving the Boeing 787 since its introduction.
Final Report Pending
The AAIB has not confirmed what triggered the dual engine failure. The final report is expected later this year.
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