Jul 18, 2025, 18:37
A preliminary investigative report into the tragic Air India Boeing 787‑8 crash that claimed 241 lives suggests a shocking possibility: the co‑pilot believed the captain may have intentionally turned off the fuel switches just before impact
India TV News
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People.com
. Audio from the flight recorder captures the co‑pilot questioning why the fuel controls were set to “cutoff,” while the captain remained unnervingly calm. The crash occurred on the Ahmedabad–London route, leaving just one survivor. The Aviation Accident Investigation Bureau has cautioned the public and media against drawing conclusions before the probe is complete, especially amid sensational speculation of pilot motive or suicide
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. The captain, Sumeet Sabharwal, had over 8,200 hours of flying time, while co‑pilot Clive Kunder had approximately 1,100 hours and was a cousin of actor Vikrant Massey, further fueling emotional resonance. The investigation continues, and authorities stress that the final outcome remains undecided.