DGCA Finds No Fault in Fuel Control Switch as AI-171 Crash Probe Continues
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found no abnormalities in the fuel control switch locking mechanism of the Air India AI-171 Boeing 787-8, following OEM-level testing in Seattle. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) continues its probe into the June 2025 crash that killed 260 people, with the final report pending. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol stated the investigation is ongoing, evolving, and not delayed, examining all probable causes including the thrust control module.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 66/100.
Outlets measured: news18, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 27 Jul, 10:07 am. Other outlets followed.