Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 03:59am on 22 Jul 2025,Tuesday India Global
India’s Civil Aviation Ministry told the Rajya Sabha the Air India crash investigation will not be handed to the CBI, with no such proposal under consideration. The AAIB’s preliminary report indicates that both fuel‑control switches moved to “cutoff,” causing dual engine shutdown and a sudden altitude drop; pilots appeared confused, but it remains unclear whether the switch movement was mechanical or intentional. Media speculation including Wall Street Journal claims of emotional pilot voices and a call for criminal review, were criticised by aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, who urged patience and said final findings await the AAIB’s complete report. (PC: Bloomberg & Fox2)
