The whistleblower report, citing what it described as "non-public information" about VT-ANB, said the problems extended across much of the aircraft's 11-year operational life. The whistleblower report submitted to the Senate subcommittee echoed those concerns, saying the AAIB's preliminary findings "clearly" insinuated that one of the pilots was responsible for cutting the fuel switches. The Foundation for Aviation Safety and ALPA-I have both accused Indian authorities of obscuring unresolved technical questions by releasing an incomplete report. The whistleblower submission also said documents reviewed by the foundation suggested the issues were not isolated to a single aircraft. Queries sent by this newspaper seeking verification of the whistleblower report circulating online did not receive a response.

Source: The Telegraph January 22, 2026 23:37 UTC