# Pilots' group FIP has said that the aircraft accident probe agency AAIB should examine whether "pre-lift off electrical disturbance" could have led to the crash.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-05 · India Today*

## Key points

- FIP has requested AAIB to investigate if a pre-lift-off electrical disturbance caused the fuel cut-off.
- Fuel supply to both engines of the Air India Dreamliner was cut off within one second after takeoff.
- FIP suggests unintended relay operation and dual engine shutdown could occur without pilot input on the 787.
- FIP recommends a detailed electrical analysis by IIT Bombay or other agencies to test the electrical disturbance hypothesis.
- Supreme Court criticized the selective publication of AAIB's preliminary report, calling it 'unfortunate and irresponsible.'

**Companies:** Boeing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
**Countries:** India, United States

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