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Did global media rush to blame pilots in Air India crash?

Conspiracy theories are swirling around the preliminary report into the Air India crash, after some of its findings were published by The Wall Street Journal hours before the report’s official release by the Indian government.

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Air India Plane Crash Pilot's Medical Records Turned Over Amid Mental Health Questions: Did He Cause The Disaster?

Medical records show the Air India captain pilot in last month's fatal crash had taken leave for mental health issues, reigniting concerns about mental fitness in aviation as investigations into the flipped fuel cutoff switch continue

International Business Times UK

Southend Airport Plane Crash Leaves All Flights Cancelled: What Can Affected Travellers Do?

The London Southend Airport launched an investigation after an airplane crashed. Authorities announced that the airport will temporarily be closed.

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FAA Defends Boeing Switches as South Korea Orders Safety Checks—But Investors Rally Despite Turbulence

The FAA has raised concerns about Boeing 787 fuel switches after a fatal crash in India killed 260 people. South Korea has ordered inspections, but no aircraft have been grounded—yet.

International Business Times UK

London Plane Crash Disrupted Flights, Medical Missions, and Discount Travel Deals - What You Need To Know

A medical plane crash at Southend Airport halted flights, disrupted medevac missions, and affected discount travel deals across the UK.

International Business Times UK

Air India Flight Crash Report: Confusing Theories Emerge As Pilots Heard Asking Who Turned Off Fuel Supply

A chilling exchange from the cockpit raises more questions than answers in the Air India crash that killed 260 people

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Final Words Between Air India Pilots Shed Light On Cause Of Crash That Claimed 260 Lives

It would be almost impossible to pull both switches with a single movement of one hand, and this makes accidental deployment unlikely.

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Families of Air India crash victims demand ‘justice and answers’

The preliminary report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said both of the plane’s fuel switches had been cut off after take-off.

Evening Standard

Why the Air India crash report leaves devastated families with more questions

Experts say a pilot moving the fuel switch below 1,000ft would be a ‘very unusual thing to do’

The Independent UK

Families demand answers after fuel cut-off revealed in deadly Air India crash

The Gatwick-bound flight crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad on June 12

Evening Standard

Air India flight crash: Not easy to ‘accidentally’ cut off fuel switches, expert says

A report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said both of the plane’s fuel switches moved to the ‘cut-off’ position after take-off.

The Independent UK

Mystery shutdown of both engines seconds after take-off: Air India crash probe

“Why did you cut off?”

Newslaundry

Engine fuel switches cut off before Air India crash that killed 260, preliminary report finds

Early investigation into accident in Ahmedabad in June also contains details of pilots discussing the switches

The Guardian - UK

Fuel switches cut off before Air India crash, preliminary report says

Some 241 of the 242 people on board the plane were killed when it crashed and struck a medical college in Ahmedabad on June 12.

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Air India Crash Investigation Findings Due Soon — Chilling Theory Suggests Pilot Error

Air India Flight 171's investigation zeroes in on pilot error after fuel switches were found turned off. With 260 lives lost, early findings suggest a devastating cockpit mistake may have caused the tragedy.

The Independent UK

Air India ‘sabotage’ theory investigated by Indian authorities after plane crash killed 270

Investigators have begun analysing the Boeing 787’s black boxes but say it will be months before they release their findings

Evening Standard

Air India investigators probing whether deadly crash that killed 260 was 'sabotage'

The tragedy place earlier this month when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner collided with a medical college moments after take-off

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Loganair flight diverted to Aberdeen Airport after engine fire, investigation finds

A LOGANAIR flight between Glasgow and Shetland had to divert to Aberdeen Airport after one of its engines caught on fire, an investigation into the…

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Helicopter Crash in Indian Himalayas Kills 5 Hindu Pilgrims Days After Air India Incident

A helicopter crash in the Indian Himalayas has killed five Hindu pilgrims, just days after a separate Air India aircraft incident raised concerns over flight safety in the region.

Al Jazeera

At least 270 bodies recovered from Air India crash site in Ahmedabad

Most bodies are charred or mutilated, and the local authorities are working to identify them by matching DNA samples.

Evening Standard

Plane caught fire after pilot mixed up left and right hands, investigators say

Some 334 passengers and 13 crew were on board the plane.

The Independent UK

British Airways plane caught fire and closed Gatwick runway after pilot forgot left and right

The experienced pilot ‘could not identify a reason’ why the mishap occurred

The Guardian - UK

Two men killed as light aircraft crashes at Derbyshire racetrack

Public told to avoid area as emergency services remained at Darley Moor racetrack on Tuesday evening

The Independent UK

‘Neither pilot was fully aware’: Investigation finds crew were confused during foggy weather incident

Footage shows a thick blanket of fog over Guernsey Airport that day

The Independent UK

Tui flight’s mayday call ignored despite dangerously low levels of fuel

The Air Accident Investigation Branch described it as a ‘serious incident’

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