Pilot may have turned off fuel switches on Air India flight, says YouTuber Captain Steeeve
New Delhi: A popular aviation YouTuber named Captain Steeeve has made a serious claim about the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people.
According to a preliminary investigation report, both fuel switches on the aircraft were found in the “cut off” position at the time of the crash. Captain Steeeve believes that this couldn’t have happened by accident, as turning off the fuel switches involves a careful three-step process, reported Indian Express.
After reviewing the 15-page report, he said that under normal flying conditions, no pilot would ever switch off the fuel while the aircraft is in the air. He explained that even if both engines fail, pilots are trained not to touch the fuel switches until the plane is at least 400 feet above the ground.
Captain Steeeve said the only known reason for turning both fuel switches to “cut off” is during a dual engine failure. But even then, the proper procedure is to switch them off and then turn them back on, not leave them off right after takeoff. He pointed out that the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), a backup power system, was seen deployed just seconds after the plane took off. This device activates only when the fuel switches are turned off while the plane is still flying, suggesting that someone manually did it.
Without making any direct accusations, Captain Steeeve hinted that one of the pilots may have been dealing with personal issues. He firmly said the plane itself had no mechanical problems and was functioning properly. “All I know is that a human in that cockpit moved those two fuel levers from ‘run’ to ‘cut off.’ The engines were working fine. This wasn’t a fault with the aircraft or Boeing. Someone made that decision, and we may never know why,” he said.
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Karnataka govt schools to hold mandatory parent-teacher meetings every 2 months
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy has decided to make parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) mandatory once every two months in all government schools, following an overwhelming response to the state’s first-ever mega PTM.
In a circular issued recently, the department has laid down a schedule requiring schools to invite parents regularly and update them on their children’s academic performance, extracurricular progress and any concerns related to behaviour or learning, Deccan Herald reported on Tuesday.
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The officials of the department reportedly said that the mega PTM held across the state on Children’s Day received overwhelming response. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had inaugurated the event.
A senior department official said regular PTMs would help parents understand their role in their children’s education and strengthen coordination between teachers and families. Such interactions create a supportive learning environment and improve student outcomes.
Teachers say that the concept of PTM itself is new for government schools. “Even if we have to convey something to parents regarding their children, it is not an easy task to convince them to visit schools, especially in rural areas. But after the mega PTM most parents are happy to meet teachers,” said Chandrakala, head teacher working with a government high school.
The department has clarified that a yearly PTM schedule will be issued, and schools must strictly follow it. The aim is to conduct at least five PTMs in every academic year.
During the mega PTM, parents were also served meals prepared under the mid-day meal scheme. Teachers, however, said there is no clarity yet on whether meals for parents will continue during future PTMs.
