Ahmedabad Plane Crash Real Reason Revealed ( report out )

Summary

The preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash reveals that both engines shut down shortly after takeoff, leading to a tragic crash that killed 260 people. Despite the pilots being fit for duty and the plane being well within its weight limits, the engines stopped due to the fuel supply switches being cut off. Investigators found no bird strikes or fuel issues, but questions remain about the fuel switch malfunction. A 2018 FAA bulletin mentioned similar issues in Boeing 737s, suggesting that a design flaw may have contributed. The full investigation is ongoing, with many unanswered questions about the switch's failure and the lack of transparency in the release of data.

Takeaways

• 😀 The crash of the Ahmedabad plane occurred 32 seconds after takeoff on June 12, 2025, resulting in the loss of 260 lives.
• 😀 The pilots, Captain Sumit Sabarwal and copilot Cliff Kunder, were tested for fitness before the flight and found to be in good health, with no signs of alcohol or drugs.
• 😀 The plane was not overweight, and the weather conditions were normal for the flight, eliminating these factors as causes of the crash.
• 😀 The pilots requested the full 3,500-meter length of the runway for takeoff, which was used entirely, but this was not unusual given the conditions.
• 😀 Just 3 seconds after takeoff, both engines failed due to fuel supply switches being accidentally turned off, stopping both engines in just 1 second.
• 😀 The pilots were confused by the switch malfunction, with one pilot questioning the other, but neither knew how the switches turned off.
• 😀 Investigators ruled out bird strikes and confirmed that the fuel in the plane was adequate, further pointing to a technical issue with the fuel switch.
• 😀 Despite efforts to restart the engines, including using the APU and fuel switches, only one engine showed brief signs of recovery, while the other remained unresponsive.
• 😀 The plane crashed after losing altitude at 625 feet, impacting five buildings and spreading wreckage across an area larger than a football field.
• 😀 The investigation cleared all manufacturers involved, including Boeing, of responsibility but highlighted a potential flaw in the fuel switch mechanism used in Boeing 737 and 787 models, which could have led to the crash.
• 😀 There is a lack of transparency in the investigation, as the full pilots' conversation from the black box was not made public, with only two seconds released for review.

Q & A

What was the cause of the plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025?

The crash occurred due to both engines shutting down shortly after takeoff, caused by both fuel switches being turned off. Despite attempts to restart the engines, one of them failed to recover, leading to the crash.

Were the pilots fit to fly according to the preliminary report?

Yes, both pilots, Captain Sumit Sabarwal and Copilot Cliff Kunder, underwent pre-flight tests, including a breath analyzer test, and were found to be fit to fly. They had also rested adequately before the flight.

Did the plane have enough fuel for the flight?

Yes, the plane had 54,200 kg of fuel, and its total weight was 23,400 kg, which was below the maximum allowable weight of 28,183 kg. Therefore, the plane was not overweight.

What does the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) do in a situation where both engines fail?

The RAT is deployed when both engines fail. It generates electricity by rotating in the air, allowing essential cockpit instruments to remain operational, even when the plane's engines are off.

How did the pilots attempt to restart the engines after the fuel supply was cut off?

The pilots moved the fuel switches from 'cut off' to 'run' for both engines in an attempt to restart them. The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) was also activated to help with the recovery, but only one engine partially recovered.

Was there any issue with the fuel on the plane?

No, the fuel was confirmed to be satisfactory by the investigators, ruling out fuel problems as a cause for the engine failure.

What was the role of the FedEx system in the engine restart process?

The FedEx system tried to restart both engines by introducing fuel into them. While it successfully initiated the recovery process for one engine, the second engine failed to recover despite repeated attempts.

How did the plane crash and what damage did it cause?

The plane crashed into multiple buildings, hitting trees, a chimney, and several buildings before turning into a ball of fire. The debris was spread over an area of 1000 x 400 feet, much larger than a football pitch, causing 260 deaths.

Was the aircraft’s fuel switch system faulty?

While the investigation report did not confirm a fault with the fuel switch, it was noted that a similar issue had been found in some Boeing 737 models, where the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch could disengage. The same system was used in the Boeing 787 involved in the crash.

Why was the full conversation data from the black box not made public?

While the black box data was recovered, only a brief portion of the pilots' conversation was released, specifically about the fuel switch. The full conversation may contain additional relevant information, but it was not made public, raising questions about transparency.