Reports find that the fuel keys in the Air India plane were cut before the breakdown star-news.press/wp

Primary report in Airline plane crash That was killed At least 270 people Last month, it was found that both engines turned to cut after taking off.

The 15 -page report on Friday by aircraft accident investigation in India found that the pieces of cutting for both engines were replaced, one by one, within one second. The switch led to the loss of both the two engines. Investigators were able to obtain data from black boxes.

“In the sound of the cockpit, one of the pilots hears the other asking why he cut it. The other pilot replied that he did not do it,” the report says.

The key was turned three seconds on the trip, and the same trip lasted only 32 seconds before its crash. The report does not mention how the key was turned. There have been no defects reported related to the fuel control key since 2023, according to the initial report.

One of the engines started to restore payment; However, it was not the second engine. This led to one of the pilots who send a “Mayday” call, according to the report.

The left engine was installed on the plane on March 26, and the right engine was installed on May 1, according to the report.

“At this stage of the investigation, there are no recommended procedures for the Genx-1B Genx-1B GE airplane GE engines.

In response to the report, Air India said in A. Social media yet On Friday, “standing in solidarity with families and those affected by the AI171 accident.”

The airline said: “We are still sad to lose and completely need to provide support during this difficult time,” the airline said. “We decide to receive the initial report issued by the AAIB Aircraft Investigation Office today, July 12, 2025. Air India is closely with stakeholders, including the organizers. We continue to cooperate entirely with AAIB and other authorities as they progress.

The air current, a news site covering the aviation industry, said earlier this week that the investigation into the accident was shouting on the engines and fuel control keys.

The AI171 flight was carrying 242 passengers and crew when it was It was destroyed in the city of Ahmedabad, Western Indian On June 12, shortly after taking off to Gatwick Airport in London. Officials confirmed this One passenger On the trip He was the only survivor. At least 29 people were killed on the ground.

Air India said that those on board 169 Indian citizens, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese citizens and one Canadian.

Catherine Krobnik

He contributed to this report.