11/07/2025
KEY FINDINGS OF THE REPORT Of Air India Crash .
1.Both engines shut down mid-air within seconds after takeoff — fuel cutoff switches moved from RUN to CUTOFF one after another.
2.Cockpit audio confirms one pilot asked “why did you cutoff”, the other replied “I didn’t”.
3.RAT (Ram Air Turbine) deployed, indicating total power loss — captured on CCTV.
4.Engine relight attempted — Engine 1 showed signs of recovery, Engine 2 could not sustain.
5.Aircraft was airborne for only 32 seconds — crashed 0.9 NM from runway into a hostel.
6.Thrust levers found at idle, but black box shows takeoff thrust was still engaged — suggesting a disconnect/failure.
7.Fuel tested clean — no contamination from refuelling sources.
8.Flap setting (5°) and gear (DOWN) were normal for takeoff.
9. No bird activity or weather issues — clear skies, good visibility, light winds.
10.Pilot credentials clear — both medically fit and rested, with adequate experience on type.
11. No immediate sabotage evidence, but a known FAA advisory on possible fuel switch flaw existed — inspections not done by Air India.
12.Aircraft within weight and balance limits — no dangerous goods onboard.
