Asia-Wide Fuel Switch Inspections Begin After India Plane Crash
Following the tragic plane crash in India that claimed 260 lives, airlines across Asia have begun inspecting fuel switches on Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft as a precautionary measure.
Kokcha News Agency – In the wake of last month’s devastating plane crash in India, airlines across Asia have initiated inspections of fuel switches on Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft.
The crash, which occurred on June 12, involved a passenger plane that crashed into the Meghani Nagar residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing all 260 people on board.
A preliminary investigation report revealed that fuel flow to both engines of the aircraft had been cut off, prompting the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India to order inspections of fuel switches on Boeing planes.
According to BBC, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore have joined the inspection efforts. Korean Air, South Korea’s national carrier, announced that it has begun inspecting fuel switches and will implement additional measures if necessary.
Japan Airlines (JAL) stated that it has been regularly inspecting fuel switches since 2018 and has not encountered any issues during flights. Singapore Airlines also confirmed that it has completed preventive checks on all Boeing 787 aircraft in its fleet, including those operated by its subsidiary, Scoot.
