<h1>Aviation expert suggests stabilizer fault may have caused pilot to accidentally cut fuel switches during takeoff</h1> An aviation expert suggests investigators examining the crash of flight AI171 should focus on a possible stabilizer fault that may have contributed to the accident. The aircraft crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 passengers and crew plus 19 on ground. A veteran pilot proposes that if the stabilizer malfunctioned during takeoff, the first officer might have accidentally turned off fuel switches instead of stabilizer switches, as both are located near each other. The preliminary investigation report indicates fuel supply to both engines was cut off within one second after takeoff, causing cockpit confusion. Voice recordings captured pilots questioning who cut off the fuel, with both denying responsibility. The expert also suggests electrical malfunction could have caused the fuel switches to activate. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau cautioned against premature conclusions while the investigation continues, urging restraint from speculation that could undermine the investigative process.