AI171 Crash: Italy’s famous newspaper Corriere Della Sera has made a big claim regarding the horrific accident of Air India flight AI171. According to the newspaper, Indian investigative agencies can tell in their last report that this accident happened when a pilot present in the cockpit deliberately closed the fuel switches.

Quoting West Aviation agencies, it has been said that no technical fault has been found so far in the investigation. According to the report, the cockpit voice recording also revealed which pilot had closed the fuel switches. This Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight of Air India was going from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. This aircraft was being flown by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and co-pilot Captain Clive Kunder.

The plane fell just after take off

This accident happened on June 12 last year, when the plane fell just seconds after taking off. A total of 241 passengers and crew members were killed in this accident, while 19 people died when the plane collided with a medical college building. 53 people on board the plane were British citizens. Only one passenger survived this accident, whose name is Vishwas Kumar Ramesh.

‘The responsibility may go to the captain’

In its report on Tuesday (February 10), Corriere Della Sera quoted Western sources and wrote that the responsibility for this accident can be put on Captain Sumeet Sabharwal. According to the report, investigation revealed that the left engine was switched off first. Since the captain always sits on the left seat in the plane, suspicion falls on him only. After this the right engine also stopped. The newspaper also wrote that when the accident occurred, co-pilot Clive Kunder’s control stick was in the position of trying to raise the plane, while the captain’s control stick was stable.

What was found in the black box recording?

According to the report, the flight data recorder i.e. black box of the aircraft also leads the suspicion towards Captain Sumeet Sabharwal. In the black box recording, one pilot is heard asking the other, ‘Why did you stop the engines?’ In response to this the second pilot says, ‘I did not do this.’ Sources who spoke to the Italian newspaper say that in the final report of the accident, the matter can be written in milder terms, so that no major controversy arises in India.

A source said, ‘It is now accepted that if any one pilot is held responsible, it is being seen as a necessary sacrifice.’ However, sources also say that the purpose of the report is not to blame anyone, but to improve the aviation sector and reduce the number of accidents.

There will also be mention of the health and mental condition of the pilots.

According to the newspaper, the final report may also mention issues related to the physical and mental health of the pilots. It is being told that the decision to make the investigation report public will be taken after talks between the Civil Aviation Ministry of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Who is investigating?

India’s Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating this accident. America’s National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), aircraft manufacturing company Boeing and engine manufacturing company GE Aerospace are also involved in this investigation.

It has also been said that there may be a question of reconsidering the safety rating of Indian Airlines from the Western countries, which is said to be in danger of affecting the image of India, especially when the country is continuously investing in air travel, tourism and trade.

Air India Crash: Air India flight AI171, which flew between Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on Thursday afternoon, fell victim to a tragic accident. It was a connecting flight, which reached Ahmedabad from Indira Gandhi Airport in Delhi. Then it was to go to London from here. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, just 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from the runway of the International Airport, went to Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

The engine of this company was engaged in the aircraft

The aircraft was from American company Boeing, which makes helicopters, rockets, satellites and examples from airplanes. At least 150 countries in the world use the aircraft made by this company. This aircraft had engines of Ge Aerospace. It is also an American company, which makes many different types of engines for the aviation sector such as a jet engine, turboprop engine, etc.

CEO of Boeing cancell his trip

After this accident, Boeing CEO has canceled its trip to Paris Aircraft next week and the director of Ge has also postponed Investor Day. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said in a message sent to employees on Thursday evening, “He and the boss Stephanie Pope of Boeing Commercial Airplaces has canceled his plan to join the Paris Aircraft.” This air show, which runs in Le Borget from June 16 to June 20, is the largest trade fair in the Global Aviation Industry. In this, stalls related to the aerospace industry are set up, an exhibition of aircraft from different countries. Airlines companies also offer orders for airplaces in the airplaces.

A Statement from Boeing President and Ceo Kelly Ortberg on Air India Flight 171.

Full statement: https://t.co/ctzuikoa4t pic.twitter.com/9oekc8rurx

– Boeing Airplanes (@boeingairplanes) June 12, 2025

Investor Day to be on 17 June

GE Aerospace also made an investor day plan on 17 June, besides the show. The company had to give some of its financial updates during this time. During this time, the company discusses its financial situation, future plans, business strategy with its investors so that they can get the correct information about the functioning of the company. These companies say that in this difficult time, she will focus on helping her team in India so that the investigation can be helped.

However, during this time there will be trading in the aircraft in Paris, but some high profile press conferences and announcements can be postponed. As an honor of the victims of the accident, announcements regarding some orders can also be avoided by the end of the year.

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