What Happened?
The preliminary report into the recent Air India crash incident has uncovered a critical finding:
✅ Both engines shut down mid-air due to an issue in fuel supply interruption, not mechanical failure.
This engine failure caused the aircraft to make an emergency landing, highlighting major concerns in aviation fuel management systems.
🔍 Key Findings from the Preliminary Report
Twin Engine Shutdown:
Both engines lost power mid-flight.
Not a software glitch or weather-related.
Fuel Supply Cut:
The cause was traced to a fuel supply valve malfunction.
Fuel was present in tanks—but wasn’t reaching the engines.
Manual Override Failure:
Pilots attempted a manual override.
Response delayed due to lack of fuel pressure in both lines.
Aircraft Type & Age:
Airbus A320neo series, 7 years old.
Recently serviced in January 2025.
🚨 What This Means for Airlines & Passengers
🛫 For Airlines:
Mandatory inspection of fuel system valves on all similar aircraft.
Re-evaluation of engine cut-off training protocols.
Enhanced pre-flight fuel flow checks.
🧑✈️ For Pilots:
Importance of simulator training for dual engine failures.
More robust manual override testing during drills.
🧳 For Passengers:
Highlights how quickly conditions can escalate mid-air.
Emphasizes the need for airlines to stay compliant with DGCA safety audits.
📊 Insurance, Liability & Financial Fallout
Aircraft insurance will likely cover structural loss.
Passenger liability claims could increase depending on trauma or injury.
DGCA may fine or suspend Air India maintenance vendors if lapses are proven.
🧠 Lessons Learned
Fuel isn’t just about quantity—it’s about flow and pressure.
Even modern aircraft are vulnerable to small but critical component failures.
Digital reporting must be backed by real-time pilot alerts.
💬 FAQs
Q1. Was this pilot error?
No. The report suggests the pilots followed emergency SOPs correctly but were limited by fuel flow system failure.
Q2. Is this rare?
Yes. Dual engine shutdowns due to fuel flow interruption are extremely rare in modern aviation.
Q3. Will other airlines be affected?
Possibly. DGCA may issue inspection mandates across all Indian carriers flying similar aircraft.
🏁 Final Word
This incident is a wake-up call for the aviation sector.
It’s not just about engines running—but about making sure fuel gets to them safely.
As Air India awaits the final report, the industry must act swiftly to ensure this never happens again.
Published on : 12th July
Published by : SMITA
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