Air India Crash Raises Concerns about Communication and Decision-Making in the Cockpit
Introduction
The preliminary report on the Air India crash has revealed a concerning detail - the fuel to the engines was cut off before the accident. This information was found in the plane's flight recorders, which captured one pilot asking the other why they had switched off the fuel. The other pilot responded by saying he had not. This raises questions about the communication and decision-making in the cockpit leading up to the crash.
Possible Causes
The initial report suggests that human error may have played a role in the accident. It is not uncommon for pilots to have to switch off and on the fuel supply during a flight, but this must be done in a coordinated and controlled manner. Any miscommunication or misunderstanding can have dire consequences. It is also possible that there was a technical issue with the fuel system, but this is still under investigation.
Safety Measures
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