<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The Air India crash explained focuses on the role of engine fuel control switches in regulating fuel flow into a plane's engines.</li><li>Experts state that the pilot would not accidentally move these switches, and any movement would immediately cut off engine power.</li><li>The switches on a 787 Dreamliner, like the one in the Air India incident, are spring-loaded and have modes for 'CUTOFF' and 'RUN'.</li><li>The preliminary report indicates that the switches on the Air India flight transitioned from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF', leading to engine power loss, but later reverted back to 'RUN'. The report highlights automated relight sequences if the switches are moved during flight.</li></ul>

Air India crash explained: The role of engine fuel control switches

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