Air India Dreamliner Crash: Pilot’s Account Under Scrutiny
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner suffered a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff on July 12, 2025, resulting in a crash. Initial reports suggest a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s power supply or mechanical systems.
The investigation has focused on the unusual switching off and subsequent restoration of the fuel supply. Pilots have vehemently denied intentionally cutting off the fuel supply, claiming it was an unforeseen event.
Aviation experts are now examining the sequence of events leading up to the engine failure. The possibility of a simultaneous mechanical and electrical fault is being explored.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a full-scale probe into the incident. The investigation will scrutinise maintenance records, pilot training protocols, and the aircraft’s operational history.
This incident raises critical questions about aircraft safety and maintenance procedures within the Indian aviation sector. The findings of the DGCA investigation will be crucial in ensuring such incidents are prevented in the future, and bolstering passenger confidence in air travel.
