Unraveling the Mystery: The Struggle for Truth in Aviation's Darkest Hours
The events surrounding the tragic aircraft incident in question highlight the intricate complexities and challenges faced when attempting to unravel the truth behind aviation accidents. At the core of the discussion is the puzzling transition of Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches from RUN to CUTOFF positions, leading to a decrease in engine thrust and subsequent aircraft failure.
The discussion presents a dichotomy of possibilities: on one hand, there is the notion of deliberate action—murder-suicide by one of the pilots—which some argue could explain the intentional nature required to flip the switches. The design of these switches includes a locking feature to prevent inadvertent operation, requiring a deliberate action to unlock and move them. This has led to hypotheses that the incident was a calculated move by one of the crew members.