Latest Updates (as of September 15, 2025): The investigation remains ongoing, with a full report expected
in 12-24 months per ICAO standards. Recent focus includes:Software Glitch Theory: One report suggests the aircraft's software erroneously interpreted the plane as still on the ground, activating the Thrust Control Malfunction Accommodation (TCMA) system, which auto-moved the switches. This is under scrutiny but unconfirmed.
Pilot Actions: Emphasis on Captain Sabharwal, but unions and families reject blame, citing no motive. Cockpit audio lacks clear speaker identification, prompting calls for video recorders in future cockpits.
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Air India Scrutiny: The airline received nine safety violation notices in the six months pre-crash one resolved, others under investigation. Post-crash, over 100 pilots took medical leave amid morale concerns. Air India has grounded some Boeing 737s (from subsidiary Air India Express) for inspections per DGCA directives issued July 14, 2025.
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Boeing/FAA Angle: Linked to a 2018 advisory on fuel switch mechanisms (deemed non-urgent). Emerging details could pressure Boeing and the FAA, with allegations of a "shameful coverup" by Indian officials in selective reporting.
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Air India crash - was the mystery ever resolved ?