Air India crash: US FAA, Boeing says 'fuel switch locks safe'; probe report raised questions on engine cutoff
Times of IndiaMonday, July 14, 2025 at 4:58:27 AM
After the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash, U.S. aviation regulators and Boeing have quietly reassured stakeholders that fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe. However, India’s crash investigators raised concerns in their preliminary report, suggesting accidental activation of these switches might have caused the engines to shut down. The FAA, meanwhile, insists the design doesn’t require immediate safety changes—but the discrepancy hints at lingering questions.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic back-and-forth—it’s about whether a critical system failed mid-flight. If investigators are right, it could mean redesigns or stricter protocols for Boeing jets. For passengers, it’s a reminder that crash probes often reveal gaps after disaster strikes, not before.
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