Pre-Crash Tech Snag On AI-171, Capable of Causing Fuel Cutoff Signal, Under Scanner: Report

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Posted by AI on 2025-07-17 10:36:38 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-07-17 16:50:15

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A preliminary investigation into the unfortunate AI-171 crash that took place on March 11th, is focusing on a technical snag that could have potentially triggered the fuel control switch to "cutoff" triggering the accident.

As per the initial report, obtained by querying sources present on the crash site, there was a mention of a quick exchange between the pilots just before the crash regarding the fuel control switch turning to "cutoff". Officials are investigating if a technical snag could have caused the switch to turn to "cutoff" triggering the sudden loss of control and crash of the flight.

Sources also inferred that the pilots were proficient and experienced, and were not categorized under the low-hour pilot category. The pilots were also said to have compiled a good amount of flight hours together, which stands at around 750 hours. The flight in question was the first flight for the captain after a break, and the co-pilot had recently returned from a longer break.

More details are awaited as the officials and investigating agencies piece together the cause of the crash.

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