Indian authorities have called for restraint in interpreting preliminary findings from last month's deadly Boeing 787-8 crash that killed 260 people, emphasizing that critical conclusions await the final investigation report. Federal Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu stated Saturday that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) initial findings require thorough analysis before drawing definitive conclusions.
The preliminary report reveals cockpit confusion over engine switch operations led to fuel cutoff in both engines during the June 12 flight from Ahmedabad to London. While identifying this operational sequence, the AAIB explicitly noted no technical faults with the aircraft or its engines, and issued no immediate safety recommendations to manufacturers or operators.
Air India and Boeing have pledged continued cooperation with investigators as the AAIB's multidisciplinary team works under international protocols to determine root causes. The 15-page document marks India's first official account of its worst aviation disaster in decades, which saw only one survivor emerge from the wreckage near Gandhinagar.
Aviation experts emphasize the importance of the ongoing probe, noting the rare occurrence of simultaneous dual-engine failure in modern aviation. The final report, expected to take months, will analyze flight data recorders, crew training protocols, and aircraft maintenance history.
