The Air accident investigation office (AAIB) published its preliminary findings on the AI171 AI171 crash in Ahmedabad and said the Boeing 787 Dreamliner experienced the engine’s energy and began to fall before eventually collapsed in Gujarat Ahmedabad.
What does it mean when the aircraft engines are “cut off”?
The “cut-off” position almost immediately turns off the engines by lowering the fuel supply. This action is usually performed as soon as the plane has securely achieves its goal and is ready to turn off, the BBC reported.
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Although this can also be done in emergencies, the initial report did not indicate that such an event would occur during the flight.
What did the pilot say?
Flight data renewed from an improved air flight (EAFR) revealed that fuel switches for both engines were unintentionally moved from running to restrictions, one by one at 1 second interval, at an altitude only after tow.
One pilot was heard when he asked the other, “Why did you cut off?” To which there was an answer: “No.”
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According to AAIB pilots, the fuel switches were re -connected in an effort to re -modify both engines. Motor 1 showed signs of draft regeneration, but the engine 2 failed to stabilize. The plane that briefly reached the speed of 180 knots has descended and failed to regain altitude. The final emergency call – “Mayday” – was transmitted at 08:09 UTC, just seconds before the plane crashed into residential buildings outside the airport.
Air India responds to AAIB message
In the X, Air India post, she wrote: “Air India stands in solidarity with families and families affected by AI171.
Air India is closely cooperated with participating parties, including regulatory bodies. As their investigation proceeds, we continue to cooperate with AAIB and other authorities. Given the active nature of the investigation, we cannot comment on specific details and give all these questions to AAIB, he added.
The Flight AI171 was a planned service from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, which had 230 passengers and crews. The accident is one of the deadliest aerial accidents in India in recent history.
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