The preliminary investigation into the crash of an Air India flight in June suggests the fuel supply to the engines was shut off shortly after takeoff—an act that surprised both pilots, according to ...

Preliminary report raises questions on fuel control switches, sparking controversy over investigation transparency.

Some have suggested that it stems from Hussenot’s device because it used film and “ran continuously in a light-tight box, hence the name ‘black box,’” according to Airbus, which noted that orange was ...

The Air India flight — a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner — crashed on June 12 and killed at least 260 people, including 19 on the ...

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau recently released a report on the Air India crash, using technical terms like EAFR ...

Twenty-four flights departing from or arriving at London Southend Airport have been cancelled today, as the airport remains closed until further notice after a plane crashed in a “fireball.” ...

These switches cannot be accidentally or gently moved by pilots operating a flight. The fuel cutoff switches are spring-loaded to remain firmly in place. They operate in two modes — “CUTOFF” and “RUN” ...

Over the weekend, the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on last month’s crash of ...

It’s not the final verdict, yet the 15-page report on the ongoing investigation points to some telltale signs and raises ...

A preliminary report depicted confusion in the cockpit shortly before an Air India jetliner crashed , killing 260 people last ...

The preliminary report on the June 12 Air India crash has sparked widespread speculation, particularly about pilot error, ...

The engine cutoff sequence triggered the 787’s backup power. Its ram air turbine was deployed within seconds and began supplying hydraulic power at 13:38:47. This prevented the landing gear from being ...