Air India's AI-132 Fuel Switch Malfunction Reignites AI-171 Crash Debate

• Air India flight AI-132 from London to Bengaluru experienced a fuel control switch malfunction during pre-flight checks on February 1st, leading to its cancellation.
• This incident has reopened discussions about the 2025 AI-171 Ahmedabad crash, where Captain Sumit Sabharwal was initially blamed for allegedly turning off the fuel control switch.
• The AI-171 crash involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, killing 241 passengers, all 12 crew members, and 19 people on the ground.
• Preliminary investigations into the AI-171 crash noted both engine fuel control switches moved to 'cutoff' post-takeoff, with a pilot conversation indicating confusion over who initiated it.
• Captain Sabharwal's father filed a Supreme Court petition, alleging bias and defense of Boeing, as previous alerts about fuel control switch issues in Boeing planes existed.

Why It Matters: AI-132's fuel switch issue vindicates Captain Sabharwal, highlighting persistent Boeing Dreamliner concerns.