Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:23am on 17 Jul 2025,Thursday India Global
Indian government sources have rejected a US media report suggesting the Air India captain deliberately cut fuel flow before the June 12 crash in Ahmedabad. The Wall Street Journal alleged Captain Sumeet Sabharwal switched off fuel controls, causing the fatal Boeing 787 crash that killed 260. India’s preliminary probe found no evidence of deliberate action or technical faults. Air India completed inspections of its 787 fleet and reported no issues. The Federation of Indian Pilots urged against premature conclusions, calling speculative reports “irresponsible.” Both pilots involved deny switching off fuel; the investigation remains ongoing with no blame established yet. (PC: News18)
