These fuel switches cannot be accidently turned off, the switch must be pulled up. Obviously one of the pilots turned off both fuel switches in a deliberate act. The fuel switches were OFF for 10 sec and 14 sec so engines were OFF
08:08:33 - The aircraft reached takeoff decision speed.
08:08:39 - The aircraft air/ground sensors transitioned to air mode, consistent with liftoff.
08:08:42 - Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF.
08:08:52 - Engine 1 switch transitioned from CUTOFF to RUN.
08:08:56 - Engine 2 switch transitioned from CUTOFF to RUN.
08:09:05 - A MAYDAY call was made by one of the pilots.
![]()
- Forums
- General
- AIR INDIA CRASH - FUEL TURNED OFF DELIBERATELY
AIR INDIA CRASH - FUEL TURNED OFF DELIBERATELY, page-2
Featured News
Featured News
The Watchlist
P.HOTC
HotCopper
Frazer Bourchier, Director, President and CEO
Frazer Bourchier
Director, President and CEO
SPONSORED BY The Market Online