Air India probe detects fuel lock issues are not to blame
A probe into the crash, which killed all but one involved, found no issues with the fuel lock mechanisms.
Further investigations detected no faults or defaults with the fuel locks on any of their Boeing 787 and 737 aircrafts.
Final findings from the report are expected to be released this year.
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Air India probe detects fuel lock issues are not to blame
Air India claims fuel controls were not to blame for the plane crash which killed 241 people. A probe into the crash, which killed all but one involved, found no issues with the fuel lock mechanisms. Further investigations detected no faults or defaults with the fuel locks on any of their Boeing 787 and 737 aircrafts. Final findings from the report are expected to be released this year.
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