Investigation Underway into Air India Flight Crash in Ahmedabad
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What happened
An Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also looking into operational incidents affecting Air India. Preliminary reports suggest that the 787 aircraft's engine fuel control switches moved almost simultaneously from "RUN" to "CUTOFF," which may have starved both engines of fuel shortly after the flight took off.
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Why it matters
The crash investigation is focused on the GE Aerospace-made engines, which are critical to the aerospace industry. The findings are expected to inform future aviation safety standards and operational procedures for widebody aircraft.
The crash prompted a government inquiry into Air India's operational procedures.
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Who's involved
- Air IndiaFlag-carrier airline whose flight was involved in the crash.
- GE AerospaceManufacturer of the engines under investigation.
- BoeingAerospace corporation whose widebody aircraft are used by Air India.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash reveals electrical system concerns on the 787 aircraft.Sub-event
- The crash site and investigation findings for Air India flight AI-171 were reported in Ahmedabad.Sub-event
DGCA launched an investigation into operational incidents affecting Air India.1 source
- The crash prompted a government inquiry into Air India's operational procedures.Sub-event
Investigators are analyzing GE Aerospace-made engines from the crash in France.1 source
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The entities involved
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Boeing
American global aerospace and defense corporation
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- GE Aerospace, Beta Technologies, and Boeing are collaborating on a joint project involving high-altitude hybrid-electric flight testing and institutional share holdings.
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Air India
flag-carrier airline of India
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GE Aerospace
American aircraft engine supplier