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Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe

13 Sept 05:33 Key points summarised by AI

A preliminary investigation report reveals that fuel control switches for both engines of an Air India flight were moved from 'run' to 'cutoff' positions moments before it crashed, killing 260 people.
Cockpit voice recordings captured one pilot asking another why fuel was cut off, with the second pilot denying the action, indicating a mysterious event prior to impact.
After the fuel cutoff, the aircraft rapidly lost altitude, and despite the switches briefly returning to 'run' and engines attempting to regain power, a 'MAYDAY' call was made before the crash.
Investigators are focusing on the movement of these engine fuel switches, though the report provides no conclusions or blame, emphasizing that the probe is ongoing and could take months.
The report noted a 2018 FAA bulletin about potential disengagement of fuel control switch locking features, but Air India had not conducted suggested inspections as they were advisory, not mandatory.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.