[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  The Indian Express [@IndianExpress](/creator/twitter/IndianExpress) on x 4.3M followers Created: 2025-07-15 04:38:52 UTC After Air India flight AI XXX crashed near #Ahmedabad, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report found no mechanical faults, fuel issues, or pilot intoxication. All maintenance checks were cleared, and both pilots passed their pre-flight breathalyser tests. Yet, one detail from the cockpit voice recorder raised questions: a brief exchange where one pilot asked the other, “Why did you cut off fuel?” — to which the reply was, “I didn’t.” This, along with the switches moving from RUN to CUTOFF after take-off, has fuelled media speculation of pilot error or suicide — despite no such conclusion in the official report. India’s top pilot bodies, including the Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association, have condemned these theories as “reckless” and “deeply insensitive”, calling for restraint and a fact-based inquiry. They insist such speculation disrespects the crew and the investigation, which is still in its early stages. Read in detail 👇🏽  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$7846t](/topic/$7846t) [coins ai](/topic/coins-ai) [india](/topic/india) [Post Link](https://x.com/IndianExpress/status/1944979958788685955)
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The Indian Express @IndianExpress on x 4.3M followers
Created: 2025-07-15 04:38:52 UTC
After Air India flight AI XXX crashed near #Ahmedabad, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report found no mechanical faults, fuel issues, or pilot intoxication.
All maintenance checks were cleared, and both pilots passed their pre-flight breathalyser tests.
Yet, one detail from the cockpit voice recorder raised questions: a brief exchange where one pilot asked the other, “Why did you cut off fuel?” — to which the reply was, “I didn’t.”
This, along with the switches moving from RUN to CUTOFF after take-off, has fuelled media speculation of pilot error or suicide — despite no such conclusion in the official report.
India’s top pilot bodies, including the Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association, have condemned these theories as “reckless” and “deeply insensitive”, calling for restraint and a fact-based inquiry.
They insist such speculation disrespects the crew and the investigation, which is still in its early stages.
Read in detail 👇🏽
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