Ahmedabad Plane Crash Report Released: Was It an Accident or a Conspiracy?

The report on the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, has finally been released. The investigation has revealed shocking details, including the last recorded conversation between Captain Sumit Sabharwal and co-pilot Clive Kundar just five seconds before the crash. The biggest question remains: who shut off the engine fuel supply, and was this a deliberate act or a technical failure?

Critical Moments Before the Crash

According to the report, Air India flight AI171 was piloted by Captain Sumit Sabharwal, a senior pilot with over 7,000 hours of flying experience, and co-pilot Clive Kundar. Shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, both engines failed simultaneously, causing the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly. Experts say such a simultaneous failure is almost impossible under normal circumstances, raising suspicions of sabotage.

The cockpit voice recording reveals a tense exchange:
– One pilot asked, “Why did you shut off the fuel?”
– The other replied, “I didn’t do it.”

Within 32 seconds, the plane crashed into a medical college building. Despite the pilots’ desperate efforts to restart the engines, only one engine briefly responded before failing again. No evidence of bird strikes was found, ruling out that possibility.

Ignored Warnings and Technical Negligence

The investigation report, released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, is 15 pages long and raises several questions:
– How did both engines fail at the same time?
– Was the pre-flight health check of the aircraft properly conducted?
– Who was responsible for shutting off the engine fuel supply?

The report also highlights that in 2018, the US aviation regulator had warned of a problem with the fuel control locking switch. However, Air India reportedly ignored this advice and did not address the issue. Investigators believe that had this warning been heeded, the disaster might have been averted and 260 lives could have been saved.

Was It an Accident or a Conspiracy?

Despite extensive analysis, no mechanical fault was found in the engines after the crash, deepening the mystery. The lack of technical evidence and the suspicious timing of the engine failures have led to speculation about possible foul play. The unanswered distress calls from the pilots further fuel these suspicions.

The report concludes that the pilots did everything in their power to save the aircraft, but unresolved questions remain. Was this a tragic accident, or is there a deeper conspiracy behind the crash? Authorities continue to investigate, and the public is urged to share their views on the findings.