Overview

• Leaked cockpit-voice recordings indicate Captain Sumeet Sabharwal moved the fuel-cutoff switches one second apart shortly after takeoff.
• Flight-data analysis found no mechanical anomalies or warning indications before the fuel cut, reinforcing focus on human factors.
• Sabharwal’s calm demeanor contrasted with First Officer Clive Kunder’s shocked reaction to the unexpected loss of engine thrust.
• India’s AAIB and U.S. agencies including the NTSB and FAA are jointly analyzing black-box data while urging restraint until the final report.
• The crash has prompted global inspections of Boeing 787 fuel-cutoff mechanisms and reignited discussions on cockpit video recording and pilot medical screenings.