This special edition of Ask the Captain addresses the #1 question surrounding the Air India 171 crash: the 2018 FAA Safety Bulletin. We provide a detailed breakdown of this bulletin (SAIB NM-18-33) and its warnings about the fuel switch locking feature. But that’s just one piece of the puzzle.
This episode is a comprehensive Q&A where we tackle the most pressing questions we’ve received. Join us as Captain Steve gives his professional analysis on: The crucial difference between an FAA Bulletin and an Airworthiness Directive The theories of a deliberate act vs. a mechanical failure Why cockpit safety logic didn’t prevent the shutdown The ongoing debate around cockpit cameras and pilot privacy The critical issue of pilot mental health in the aviation industry
Our commitment is to honor the facts from the preliminary report and provide the clear, expert answers you have been asking for.