KTVU On the Record: Raw conversations. Real people. Deeper insights. - Analyzing the Air India Crash

In this episode of "On the Record," Andre discusses a tragic Air India crash with Kevin Sprove, a former Navy and test pilot and current CEO of Zero Gravity. Preliminary reports from the black boxes revealed that two fuel switches were turned off during takeoff, causing the engines to lose thrust. Sprove explains that while the industry is still investigating whether the action was an error or intentional, it's highly unlikely to have been accidental. The discussion also touches on the larger aviation industry, including pilot mental health, air traffic control shortages, and how aviation disasters lead to global safety improvements. Kevin reassures listeners that despite this tragedy, air travel remains one of the safest forms of transportation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices