An investigation by the “Wall Street Journal”, pointing to one of the pilots, described as “irresponsible” by the Indian Inquiry – Liberation office

Was it a deliberate act or a human error? Consequently, While no anomaly has been detected on fuel switches in Boeing 787 Air India. Similarly. Therefore, implicated after the crash which left 260 dead and 1 miracle on June 12 in India, an investigation of the Wall Street Journal Concentrates this Thursday, July 17, suspicions on the captain of the aircraft.

In a preliminary report. Furthermore. Nevertheless, the Indian Air Accident Investigation Office (AAIB) said on Saturday that the kerosene diet of the two aircraft reactors was interrupted just after taking off from Ahmedabad, in the northwest of the country. Similarly, What cause a sudden loss of power of the engines investigation “wall street journal”, pointing new of the plane. In addition, which fell on buildings near the city’s airport, in the northwest of the country.

The investigation “wall street journal”, pointing cockpit conversations recorder revealed that one of the pilots had asked the other “Why. Similarly, he cut fuel diet” and that the latter replied that he had “Not done”. For example, Unlike the AAIB document. For example. Similarly, which has nevertheless drawn any conclusion or no responsibility, the Wall Street Journal Attribers this Thursday, July 17, to the captain, the cut of the two Kerosene power switches, citing sources close to the file. Consequently, “The co -pilot expressed his surprise. Nevertheless. then panicked, while the commander remained calm”writes the American daily in his investigation, specifying that the report had not determined whether the action on the switches had been deliberate or accidental. Moreover, Le Wall Street Journal explains that the preliminary investigation “wall street journal”, pointing new report of the investigation summarized this exchange. but did not identify who had said what.

According to American pilots. who have read the report by the investigation “wall street journal”. pointing Indian authorities, the co -pilot Clive Kunder, who was in the helm, probably had his hands busy shooting the plane orders at this stage of the flight. Sameet Sabharwal, as a surveillance pilot, probably had to have hands free to supervise the operation. According to the report, the switches were successively activated, a second interval. About ten seconds later, the two switches were delivered in the initial position. These data suggest a deliberate act.

According to the American media investigation. it is therefore the captain. Sumeet Sabharwal, a seasoned driver with several decades of experience that has potentially activated the switches. Co -pilot Clive Kunder. in his thirties, was impatient to investigation “wall street journal”, pointing new take the next step in his career, according to those around him.

The Indian investigation office immediately reacted to the thesis put forward by le Wall Street Journal. qualifying it investigation “wall street journal”. pointing as“irresponsible” and based on “Trunted and not verified elements”, relate the Times of India. Indian experts had already strongly criticized the AAIB report. which was not wet, arguing that only a few sentences exchanged by the pilots had been revealed. And to return responsibility to the side of the American Boeing. “Many experienced aviators in India claim that the preliminary report seems to be expecting. protecting the original manufacturer (Boeing in this case). while rejecting the fault on a pilot who is no longer there to defend himself”, Explain the Times of India.

In the wake of the report. the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) investigation “wall street journal”, pointing new Indian has ordered to check these devices on several types of Boeing. including the 787, registered in India. “Our engineers have conducted verifications on the locking systems of these switches this weekend on all our Boeing 787”specifies. an internal note investigation “wall street journal”, pointing of India air to its pilots. “These inspections are completed and have not revealed any particular problem”continues the document. Other countries have ordered the same control measures to their companies equipped with Boeing 787 Dreamliner. notably Singapore, without detecting the slightest anomaly.

The American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had published in 2018 an information note on “The. potential disengagement of the locking function of the fuel control switch” On some models manufactured by Boeing. of which 787. “Recommended and not compulsory”.

This Thursday evening. the Aaib repeated that it was still “Too early to draw the slightest investigation “wall street journal”, pointing new final conclusion” On the causes of. the Vol 171 disaster. “We urge the public. Additionally, the media to refrain from disseminating premature information that could disrupt the integrity of investigations”he added in a press. release. In a letter to his employees on Monday. the CEO of investigation “wall street journal”, pointing the company, Campbell Wilson, also warned against “Any premature conclusion”.