A surprising twist has emerged in the Air India crash investigation. A cockpit recording reveals that after the Boeing 787 Dreamliner lifted off the runway, the captain switched the fuel controls to the cutoff position. According to the Wall Street Journal, while the first officer was flying the aircraft, he questioned the captain about this decision—a move that left him visibly shocked and even panicked, whereas the captain maintained a calm demeanor.
With a career boasting 15,638 flying hours, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal’s actions are now drawing close scrutiny, especially as First Officer Clive Kunder, with 3,403 hours of experience, expressed surprise over the move. So far, India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Boeing, and Air India have not commented on the incident.
This new detail adds an intriguing layer to the probe, raising questions about in-flight decision-making and safety protocols. Stay tuned as investigations continue to unfold, shedding light on what led to this critical moment. ✈️😲🔍
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Details in Indian aircrash probe shift focus to captain, WSJ reports
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