Global News Podcast Air India crash report: fuel switches cut off after takeoff
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Jul 11, 2025 
David Gleave, an aviation safety investigator, delves into the critical findings of the Air India crash report, revealing that fuel switches were mistakenly cut off shortly after takeoff. He discusses the technical failures and the heartbreaking human stories behind the tragedy, emphasizing cockpit communication mistakes. Additionally, the conversation touches on how emergency vaccines have dramatically reduced outbreak deaths and the incredible economic benefits they've provided. Gleave’s insights underscore the essential need for safety improvements in aviation.
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Fuel Switch Cutoff Causes Crash
- Both fuel control switches in the Air India crash moved to the cut-off position after takeoff, causing engine thrust loss.
- Investigation is exploring whether this was due to software, electrical fault, or human error.
Pilots' Cockpit Dialogue Revealed
- A pilot asked his co-pilot why the fuel switch was turned off, and the co-pilot denied doing it.
- They tried switching the engines back on, but flight time was too short to recover.
Previous FAA Warning on Fuel Switches
- FAA warned in 2018 about maintenance needs for fuel switches on this aircraft type.
- Investigation will check if these maintenance protocols were followed for the crashed plane.