No abnormality found in fuel switch of grounded Air India Boeing 787: Centre
The Union government informed Parliament that inspections found 'no abnormality' in the fuel control switch of an Air India Boeing 787 aircraft grounded earlier this year. This aircraft, flight AI 132 from London to Bengaluru, had a pilot report a suspected malfunction before departure. Detailed examination at the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) facility in Seattle found no structural integrity issues. This information is significant as fuel control switches are central to the preliminary investigation into the AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad in June 2025, which killed 260 people. The AAIB's final report on the AI 171 crash is expected later this year.
Key Points
- Inspections found no abnormality in the fuel control switch of a grounded Air India Boeing 787 aircraft (flight AI 132).
- The aircraft was grounded after a pilot reported a suspected malfunction before a London-Bengaluru flight.
- Fuel control switches are a key focus in the preliminary investigation of the AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad.
- The final report for the AI 171 crash, which killed 260 people, is expected between mid-September and end of October.
Exam Facts
- Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation: Murlidhar Mohol.
- Aircraft type: Boeing 787.
- Crashes/incidents: AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad (June 12, 2025), AI 132 incident (February 1, 2026).
- Investigating body: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
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