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Air India plane crash report: What happens when fuel switches go from 'run' to 'cutoff'?

DNA Saturday, 12 July 2025 ()
A preliminary report on investigation into the Air India plane crash of June 12 has revealed that the aircraft's fuel switches -- which turn the engines on and off -- were cut off moments after takeoff. They were then turned back on, but the engines failed to regain thrust. Read on to know more.
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News video: Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals

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Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed. READ MORE :...

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