FAA Dismisses Mechanical Fault in Air India Boeing 787 Crash Investigation

The FAA Administrator announced that the Air India Boeing 787 crash was not due to mechanical or fuel control unit failures. Thorough inspections and tests revealed no inadvertent manipulation issues, ensuring confidence in the aircraft's mechanical integrity.

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported on Thursday that the investigation into the fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 revealed no mechanical issues. Initial findings suggest that the crash was not caused by a malfunction in the aircraft's fuel control unit.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated with high confidence that the Boeing fuel control unit did not contribute to the crash. The FAA conducted extensive inspections and tests on the units to verify their performance and operational integrity.

Inspectors were deployed to thoroughly review the aircraft components, and Bedford emphasized the comprehensive nature of the investigations to assure the public of the aircraft's safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)