Archive · 26 Jul 2025
FAA Rules Out Mechanical Failure in Air India Boeing 787 Crash
The FAA, a US safety agency, has stated the Air India plane crash likely wasn't due to a mechanical problem.
Investigators are focusing on the fuel control switches, which turned off soon after takeoff.
The head of FAA says they don't think it was from a broken part, or the switches being moved by accident.
However, some experts disagree, saying the FAA shouldn't be making statements while the investigation continues.
Air India has checked its similar planes, and found no problems with the fuel switch locks.
FAA rules out mechanical issues in the Air India Boeing 787 crash.
The FAA administrator stated that the crash was likely not due to inadvertent fuel switch manipulation.
Indian aviation experts criticized the FAA's premature conclusions.
Preliminary report indicates fuel control switches were turned off shortly after takeoff.
Air India completed inspections of fuel control switch locking mechanisms on its 787 and 737 aircraft.
- Who
- The FAA, Air India, and Indian aviation experts are involved in the investigation.
- What
- The FAA has ruled out mechanical failure and inadvertent switch manipulation as causes for the Air India Boeing 787 crash.
- When
- The FAA administrator made the remarks at an air show in Wisconsin.
- Where
- The crash happened in Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- To determine the cause of the Air India Boeing 787 crash.
FAA Position
Aviation Experts' Concerns
Cause of Crash
FAA Position
The FAA's preliminary view is that the crash was not due to a mechanical issue or inadvertent manipulation of the fuel control switches.
Aviation Experts' Concerns
Some aviation experts disagree and believe the FAA should not be commenting while the investigation is ongoing.
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787
- Airline
- Air India
- Fatalities (On Board)
- 241
- Fatalities (On Ground)
- 30-odd
- Focus of Investigation
- Fuel control switches
- FAA Finding
- No mechanical issue or inadvertent switch manipulation
