Factbox-Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?

New Delhi (Reuters) -Neir Air India Crash, investigating the invasion, said in a preliminary report that the aircraft’s engine fuel switches were translated into a closed position for a short time and focused on the coats who fly the boeing 787.

A short profile of two pilots based on the preliminary investigation report and media reports were given:

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal

The 56 -year -old child had a airline transport pilot that was valid until May 14, 2026.

The Boeing had gaps to fly as a command pilot on various aircraft, including 787 and 777 and Airbus A310.

There was a total flight experience of 15,638 hours in Boeing 787 at 8,596 hours.

According to a Times of India report, Sabharwal called his family from the airport and guaranteed that he would play again after landing in London. A pilot who interacted briefly with him told Reuters that he was “gentleman”.

First Officer Clive Kunder

The 32 -year -old child had a commercial pilot license given in 2020 and valid until 26 September 2025.

Cessna 172 and Piper PA-34 Seneca plane as a command pilot and Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 jets as a common pilot to fly gaps.

Total flight experience is 3.403 hours. Of these, 1,128 hours of experience was 787 common pilots.

Kunder has been passionate about flying since his days of school and began to serve as a pilot in 2012, referring to the relatives of the Indian media. In 2017, he joined Air India.

(Reporting by Abhijith Ganapavaram and Aditya Kalra; Editing by Jamie Freed)