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US regulator: Quite sure no issue with AI 171 fuel switch

IndiaTimes Saturday, 26 July 2025 ()
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford suggests the AI 171 crash wasn't due to mechanical failure or accidental fuel control switch movement. He stated that they are confident that the crash was not due to mechanical issues with the Boeing fuel control unit. Indian authorities are investigating the crash and have requested patience for the final report.
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