Air India Crash: Pilot May Have Cut Fuel
Tap title to read story
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India on July 12, 2025, killing 260. A preliminary report and cockpit voice recordings suggest the captain may have inadvertently or intentionally shut off the fuel supply to both engines seconds after takeoff. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, indicates a conversation between pilots following the fuel cutoff. An investigation is underway.
More context
JQJO Editorial Desk · Human reviewed · AI assisted. Report a correction.