<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Captain CS Randhawa states that no pilot error was involved in the Air India AI-171 crash and highlights the need to focus on the fuel cut-off that caused the engine shutdown.</li><li>The preliminary report by AAIB indicated that both fuel control switches on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner were moved from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' in quick succession, resulting in a fatal dual-engine flameout.</li><li>Captain Randhawa points out that manual intervention is necessary to move the guarded and spring-loaded fuel control switches, dismissing the possibility of accidental movement during the flight.</li><li>He suggests a potential electrical power interruption affecting the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) as a cause, ruling out deliberate pilot action and emphasizing the rigorous training provided to Air India pilots.</li></ul>

AI 171 Crash: No Pilot Error, Focus Should Be On Engine Shutdown, Says Captain CS Randhawa | Profit Exclusive

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