India's Investigation into Boeing 787 Crash Focuses on Pilot Actions

India's investigation into last year's Boeing 787 crash is increasingly focusing on the deliberate actions of the pilots, according to informed sources. This marks a shift in stance by Indian authorities, who previously resisted this conclusion. According to Jin10, investigators have ruled out mechanical failure and found no evidence of sabotage, making pilot behavior the strongest line of inquiry. Regulations require the final report on the crash's cause to be released by June, and investigators plan to publish their findings before this deadline. A recent visit by the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to the United States aimed to determine whether the fuel switch was intentionally set to the off position. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board possesses technology to analyze the unique sounds made when such switches are manually operated. The crash has severely impacted India's aviation industry growth and passenger demand. Sources indicate that Air India's turnaround plan has been hindered, with record losses expected for the fiscal year ending March 31.