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Investigators are examining the engine fuel control switches of an Air India Boeing 787-8 following a crash that resulted in 241 fatalities onboard and 29 on the ground. The accident, which occurred near Ahmedabad International Airport, was the first hull loss of a 787 in service history. The Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary report to the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation, with publication expected on July 11.
Sources have indicated that the investigation focuses on the position of these switches. Both flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) were recovered shortly after the crash. Reuters reported that further details might take longer to analyze thoroughly.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is assisting with the investigation, alongside UK authorities who offered help due to UK citizens being onboard. According to ICAO Annex 13, a preliminary report is typically expected within 30 days post-accident.
