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India BLASTS 'Twisted' U.S Report On Air India Crash, Denies Pilot Fuel Cut Claim As ‘Baseless….’

Fresh controversy has erupted over the fatal Air India crash in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad last month. A Wall Street Journal report claims a cockpit recording reveals the captain cut off the aircraft’s fuel midair, moments after takeoff. The first officer, reportedly panicked, questioned the captain’s move, as per the leaked cockpit transcript. Both pilots, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder, were killed along with 240 others onboard and 19 on the ground—only one person survived. While the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AIIB) preliminary report confirms both fuel switches were turned off within a second, it doesn’t state whether the action was accidental or deliberate. India’s Civil Aviation Minister urged restraint, saying no conclusions should be drawn yet. The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has strongly condemned the US media report, calling it speculative and harmful. Meanwhile, Air India completed checks on the Fuel Control Switches in all Boeing 787s with no issues found. #AirIndiaCrash #PilotControversy #FuelCutAllegation #787Dreamliner #AviationProbe #FlightBlackBox #AirIndiaNews #WallStreetJournal #Boeing787 #IndianAviation #AhmedabadCrash #PilotLastWords #CivilAviationIndia #CrashInvestigation #PlaneCrashUpdate #CockpitRecording #FlightDisaster #AviationSafety #DGCAIndia #PilotBodyCondemnsReport ~ED.102~GR.124~HT.96~

Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals

Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/12/engine-fuel-cutoff-moments-before-air-india-plane-crash-preliminary-report-reveals Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Preliminary Probe Report Reveals SHOCKING Details Of AI171’s Cockpit Audio | AI171 Crash Report

A chilling preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) confirms that both engines of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner shut down seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, killing at least 270 people. The aircraft was airborne for just 32 seconds before slamming into buildings near BJ Medical College. Crucially, cockpit recordings capture a moment of confusion: one pilot asks, “Why did you cut off?” to which the other replies, “I didn’t.” Investigators found both fuel control switches had flipped from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’, triggering total engine failure. The RAT deployed, signaling power loss, and the plane began a rapid descent. Despite efforts to restart, only one engine partially responded. Sabotage is ruled out, but scrutiny now falls on a 2018 FAA advisory and maintenance history. The probe will focus on whether faulty switches or human error led to one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters. #AirIndiaCrash #DreamlinerDisaster #AI171 #PlaneCrashProbe #AAIB #AviationDisaster #AhmedabadCrash #AircraftEngines #CockpitAudio #AviationSafety #IndiaPlaneCrash #Boeing787 #RunToCutoff #CrashInvestigation #FlightAI171 #AviationNews #RATDeployment #EngineFailure #BoeingProbe #FlightRecorder ~HT.96~GR.125~ED.102~

Air India Incident: Runway Scare at Mumbai Airport During Heavy Rain

An Air India incident was narrowly averted at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on July 21, 2025, when flight AI 2744, an Airbus A320 from Kochi, veered off the runway during heavy rainfall. The Air India incident occurred at 9:27 AM, as the aircraft briefly entered a muddy area near the runway but returned to the tarmac without getting stuck. While all passengers and crew were safe, three tyres burst and possible engine damage was reported. The Air India incident prompted activation of emergency response teams, and operations have shifted to the secondary runway as minor damage was sustained on the primary strip. #AirIndiaIncident #MumbaiAirport #RunwayExcursion #AviationNews #EmergencyLanding ~HT.410~PR.282~GR.125~PR.152~

India orders airlines to inspect certain Boeing models after Air India crash

Israel confirms killing of Hamas fighter Mahmoud Afana in airstrike on Deir al-Balah

Israel has confirmed the killing of Mahmoud Afana, a Hamas Nukhba fighter who boasted to his parents about murdering 10 Israelis during the October 7 massacre. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Afana’s death in an Israeli airstrike on Deir al-Balah, framing it as revenge for Jewish victims. Recordings revealed Afana using a stolen phone to call home while inside Israel, bragging about slaughtering civilians. Netanyahu vowed Israel will hunt down all those responsible, as the war’s death toll surges past 60 in a single day. #IsraelHamasWar #Netanyahu #HamasFighter #IsraelAirstrike #MahmoudAfana #October7Massacre #GazaStrike #BreakingNews #HamasEliminated #IsraelDefenseForces #IDF #ShinBet #HamasTerror #IsraelNews #MiddleEastConflict #NetanyahuStatement #GazaWar #IsraelRevenge #TerroristKilled #IsraelUpdates Also Read Israeli Military Conducts Airstrikes On Yemen's Capital Sanaa Following Houthi Missile Launches :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-airstrikes-on-yemens-capital-sanaa-011-7839689.html?ref=DMDesc Israel Kills 5 Al Jazeera Journalist In Gaza :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-kills-5-al-jazeera-journalist-in-gaza-011-7826025.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825995.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~HT.408~

Full Scale War Begins: Saudi Arabia RAINS FIRE on Yemen’s Sanaa | Houthis Fight US-Israel-Saudi Bloc

Saudi Arabia has intensified shelling on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, with artillery barrages destroying homes and civilian structures in Sa’ada province. Local sources report heavy damage in Razih and Ghamr districts, though casualties remain unclear. The strikes come as Houthis fight a two-front war against both Saudi Arabia and Israel, raising fears of further escalation. Backed by U.S. support, Riyadh is preparing a possible ground invasion. Yemen remains mired in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with the war showing no signs of ending. #SaudiYemenWar #SanaaStrikes #Houthis #SaudiAirstrikes #YemenWar #YemenCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #SanaaUnderAttack #SaudiVsHouthis #BreakingNews #YemenUpdates #SaudiStrikesYemen #HouthisVsSaudi #IsraelHouthis #SaudiInvasion #YemenBombing #YemenHumanitarianCrisis #SaudiMilitary #HouthisWar #SaudiBackedByUS #YemenConflict #SanaaCrisis #SaudiShelling #HouthisIsrael #SaudiYemenTensions #USBackedSaudi #YemenBreaking #SanaaNews #HouthisVsIsrael #SaudiWarCrimes Also Read Internet Disruptions In Asia Linked To Undersea Cable Cuts Amid Houthi Attacks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/internet-disruptions-in-asia-due-to-undersea-c-cuts-011-7853229.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Military Conducts Airstrikes On Yemen's Capital Sanaa Following Houthi Missile Launches :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-airstrikes-on-yemens-capital-sanaa-011-7839689.html?ref=DMDesc Saudi Arabia: 23 Injured After 360-Degree Amusement Ride Snaps Mid-Air :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/saudi-arabia-23-injured-after-360-degree-amusement-ride-snaps-mid-air-011-7817439.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~

Houthis Take BIG Revenge: Israel's Ramon Airport PARALYZED After Houthi Drone BLAST | VIDEO

A massive Houthi drone strike has hit Israel’s Ramon Airport near Eilat, paralyzing air traffic and sparking chaos. The explosive drone impacted the passenger terminal, injuring several Israelis and leaving one seriously wounded. Despite activating its defense systems, the IDF failed to intercept the third drone, raising concerns over Israel’s air security. Smoke and panic engulfed the airport as flights were halted. The attack follows the killing of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Rahawi in an Israeli strike, fueling revenge attacks. As Israel-Houthi tensions escalate, fears mount of wider regional destabilization and a deepening shadow war. #IsraelUnderAttack #HouthiStrike #RamonAirport #IsraelYemenWar #DroneStrikeIsrael #IDFFailure #BreakingNews #IsraelNews #MiddleEastConflict #EilatAttack #IsraelWarUpdate #HouthisVsIsrael #DroneAttack #IsraelDefense #IsraelCrisis #RamonAirportStrike #AirDefenseFail #IsraelWar2025 #MiddleEastTensions #HouthiAttack #IsraelUpdates #YemenStrike #IDFNews ~ED.102~HT.408~GR.124~

VIDEO: Al-Qassam Fighters BLOW-UP 3 IDF Merkava Tanks in Gaza | Israel-Hamas War

Al-Qassam Brigades have dealt a major blow to the Israeli Defense Forces, destroying three of Israel’s prized Merkava tanks in southern Gaza’s al-Zaytoun district. Footage shows Hamas fighters using RPGs, anti-tank missiles, and ambush tactics to cripp# IDF armor and trap soldiers. The strike raises doubts about the survivability of the Merkava, long seen as Israel’s battlefield pride. Hamas hails the operation as both a military and propaganda victory, deepening the intensity of the Gaza frontline battles. #Hamas #AlQassam #Merkava #GazaWar #Israel #IDF #BreakingNews #TankDestroyed #GazaConflict #AntiTank #Yassin105 #Landmine #WarFootage #MiddleEastWar #PropagandaWar #MilitaryTactics #GuerrillaWarfare #GazaFrontline #IsraelVsHamas Also Read Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825995.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid Domestic and International Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825985.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Defends Expanded Military Offensive in Gaza Amid International Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-defends-new-military-offensive-in-gaza-011-7825981.html?ref=DMDesc

Houthis BIGGEST Revenge? Red Sea Undersea Cable Cut Explained | Who Damaged Red Sea Cables

Undersea cables in the Red Sea have been cut, disrupting internet traffic across Asia and the Middle East, with speculation swirling over whether Yemen’s Houthis or accidental ship anchors are responsible. Microsoft confirmed increased latency for some Azure users but said global traffic rerouting limited the wider impact. While Houthis, who have attacked over 100 ships since late 2023, deny targeting cables, experts warn intentional strikes could escalate the Israel-Hamas conflict into a broader international crisis. Investigations remain ongoing. #RedSea #Houthis #Israel #UnderseaCables #Microsoft #InternetOutage #CyberWarfare #MiddleEastConflict #GazaWar #Telecom #BreakingNews #GlobalInternet #Yemen #MaritimeSecurity #CableCut #Connectivity #Azure #MENAregion #Geopolitics #InternetDisruption ~HT.410~ED.346~GR.124~

Fuel cut-off on 787 “can’t happen by accident”

Flight instructor Alan Colman says it’s nearly impossible to accidentally move engine fuel switches on a Boeing 787, after a preliminary report into the deadly Air India crash found the controls had been set to "off" during take-off. He said no pilot would normally touch them at that stage. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn